Op-Ed submitted by: Reggie Newson Chief Advocacy Officer, Ascension Wisconsin Enrollment in HealthCare.gov, the website showcasing Wisconsin’s health insurance exchanges, is down this year when compared to last year. As of November 24, there were 62,150 individuals who had selected plans, compared to 78,269 at this time last year. Wisconsinites who do not have health … [Read more...] about Access to care a responsibility of us all
Editorials and Opinions
2018 Year In Review
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th 2018 has been a WOW! kind of year. Regardless of what side of the table you sit on, we can agree at least on one thing: 2018 has been an interesting, exciting, challenging and somewhat chaotic year. While it is easy to focus on the chaos, this end of the year reflection will focus on two positives from this year’s … [Read more...] about 2018 Year In Review
Time for thanks
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The month of November is upon us once again. The malls are starting to swell with people shopping for Christmas gifts. Popeye’s Chicken is selling whole Cajun Turkeys. Many people are packing suitcases and travel bags in preparation for trips. Thanksgiving is here and it is time for everyone to find reasons to give … [Read more...] about Time for thanks
Succeeding against the odds
After two years of divisive, hateful rhetoric from the highest levels of government, the profoundly inhumane treatment of immigrant families, and the placing of corporate profits ahead of the basic needs of children—the poorest age group in America—the results of the November 6th election instilled in many that most precious resource: hope. Change began sweeping across our … [Read more...] about Succeeding against the odds
#Season of giving (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” - Prov. 11:25 The Salvation Army is a worldwide and charitable organization and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God, and its mission is … [Read more...] about #Season of giving (Week 4)
We prefer Black
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The Queen of the World. This is the title the Black woman has held for the past few millennia. All men on the planet crave the Black woman. Many other races have held the Black woman up as the standard to measure their women by. Though there are several pretenders there is only one Black Queen. Though women … [Read more...] about We prefer Black
Statement from President Barack Obama on the 2018 midterm elections
I congratulate everybody who showed up and participated in our democracy yesterday. Obviously, the Democrats’ success in flipping the House of Representatives, several governorships, and state legislatures will get the most attention. But even more important than what we won is how we won: by competing in places we haven’t been competitive in a long time, and by electing record … [Read more...] about Statement from President Barack Obama on the 2018 midterm elections
Souls are heading to the polls in Milwaukee
By: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin On Sunday, I had the honor of worshipping at the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church on Milwaukee’s north side, with Pastor Darius Butler and his congregation. I’ve had the pleasure of attending services at Tabernacle in the past, and it was a joy to see so many familiar faces and to raise our voices in song together. But I was … [Read more...] about Souls are heading to the polls in Milwaukee
Black man, where art thou?
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times There is a missing person on the planet. At one time this person was the king of kings and looked upon as a divine ruler. This person was the epitome of what a man should be. In 2018 this person has gone missing and his presence is needed. It’s time to file a Missing Person Report for the Black man. I’m sure … [Read more...] about Black man, where art thou?
We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together
By Senator Tammy Baldwin Two years ago, all of Milwaukee came to a standstill as our Sherman Park community was rocked by turmoil following a fatal police shooting. Since then, we’ve healed, we’ve grown and we’ve rebuilt. But we’re not done yet. The Sherman Park community experienced $6 million in damages to the neighborhood and area businesses. In the wake of … [Read more...] about We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together










