Everyone wants safe housing. But what does that mean? We asked Milwaukee’s housing experts what safe housing is and here is what they said.
Opinion: Community Voices
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Opinion: Your Right to Know: ‘No comment’ is no help to the public
In a trend spanning multiple levels of government and political parties, public officials are increasingly avoiding answering inconvenient questions about matters of public concern.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: An open letter to Black students entering college this semester
Whether you’re walking onto a campus built centuries ago with traditions that never imagined you in mind, or entering the storied legacy of an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) where Black brilliance has always been the standard, know this: You belong.
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Opinion: Your Right to Know: Ann Walsh Bradley and the cause of openness
For the first time in 30 years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is without Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. It is also without one of its most consistent advocates for transparency in government.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Cuts in federal funding endanger the health of Milwaukee residents
Milwaukee deserves better. Our health depends on it. The $5 million of funding cuts are just the beginning of a systematic attack on public health.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Don’t let the government take away the tools we need to fight housing discrimination
We must urge members of Congress to keep our national promises, to protect housing consumers from illegal discrimination, and to fully fund fair housing enforcement work through Fair Housing Initiatives Program.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: We are cycling to end cancer. And we need your help.
On Aug. 17, alongside my team—the Cell Cyclers—I’ll be hitting the road to raise critical funds for cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: As we celebrate 10 years, we’re laying the groundwork for a vibrant future on the Near West Side
The team at Near West Side Partners is building a refreshed strategic plan that amplifies the voices of neighbors, addresses housing access and affordability and strengthens public safety.
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Opinion: Here’s why we need to make water safety education a priority in Milwaukee
Water safety education is a critical part of drowning prevention to learn about the risks and dangers associated with water; how to respond in emergencies;- and how to stay safe while enjoying activities in, on, and around the water.
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Your Right to Know: When transparency is disregarded
Recent weeks have brought forth two of the most egregious violations of the public’s right to know in Wisconsin.