“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” These words are from President Franklin Roosevelt’s second inaugural address given January 20, 1937. The President was speaking to a nation crawling out of the Great Depression. Progress had been made but President … [Read more...] about The test of our progress
Editorials and Opinions
#MeToo was started for black and brown women and girls but they’re still being ignored
By Tarana Burke, founder #MeToo movement My favorite diner is in Montgomery, AL. When I lived there more than 10 years ago, as often as I could, I ate there. The staff was super friendly; the eating area was clean enough and the food was delicious. The servers were mostly black women; the main cook was a black man. I liked to sit at the counter and order my food and … [Read more...] about #MeToo was started for black and brown women and girls but they’re still being ignored
What this election means for Wisconsinites’ health care
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Last month, Vice President Mike Pence visited Wisconsin. Moments after landing in Milwaukee, he was asked about my new legislation to protect the more than 2 million Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions. In his response, with just a few words, Vice President Pence outlined what this U.S. Senate election is really about: Health … [Read more...] about What this election means for Wisconsinites’ health care
We are somebody
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times In the USA it seems as if African American people ate always identifying with other races. You see this on television in the form of assimilation that every show or commercial that has an African American in it depicts. You see it in the way African Americans ape other people's culture. The lack of confidence in … [Read more...] about We are somebody
Celebrating Milwaukee workers this Labor Day
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin In Milwaukee—a city built by workers—Labor Day means something special to all of us. This is a city known for our workers, and the labor movement developed here has changed the face of our country. From the tanneries, foundries, factories and breweries manned by generations of the greatest workers America has ever known, we have much to … [Read more...] about Celebrating Milwaukee workers this Labor Day
Op-Ed: The power of positive community action
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to the Milwaukee Times As summer winds down in Milwaukee, attention turns from enjoying all that comes with this famously fabulous (albeit short) season to preparing for change, new beginnings, and fresh starts. A major change looming before many households in some way these days is the start of a new school year. Many local businesses … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The power of positive community action
Op-Ed: Now is the time for a shared, inclusive vision for Greater Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee is experiencing once-in-a-generation development. New buildings, new jobs and new opportunities are moving our city forward in ways that are unprecedented and exciting. Talented people are moving to Milwaukee, drawn by the city’s development, excited by its evolving skyline. They’ll tell you, as will people born and raised here, that it’s a great time to be in … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Now is the time for a shared, inclusive vision for Greater Downtown Milwaukee
Childhoods ended by guns
Child Watch By: Marian Wright Edelman President of the Children's Defense Fund On July 16, 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson was shot and killed in front of her Washington, DC home trying to buy ice cream. Makiyah was a rising fifth grader who loved basketball, football, art, and puzzles. She had just opened her front door on her way to the ice cream truck in the courtyard when … [Read more...] about Childhoods ended by guns
Why I deserve your vote to be the next Sheriff of Milwaukee County
By Earnell Lucas We need a new vision for public safety in our county. For the past sixteen years, we have witnessed a failed model of leadership in our Sheriff ’s Office, one that places the self-interest of individual politicians above the best interests of the people. Meanwhile, patrols have been cut from our highways and from our parks, and conditions in the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Why I deserve your vote to be the next Sheriff of Milwaukee County
The casualties of assimilation
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times There are certain talents that are unique to various races. In a perfect society these talents would be fostered to ensure success of everyone. In US society this is only partially true. The talents of those who have Caucasian backgrounds are fostered and celebrated. The talents of those who have African … [Read more...] about The casualties of assimilation