By Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI 4th District) This Black History Month is far different than any in my lifetime. The road so many traveled to get us where we are today was not easy, and last month, we saw just how much farther we have to go and how difficult the road ahead will be…. [Read More]
Gwen Moore Archives
Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Week 1)
February 11, 2021
This month, in honor of Black History Month, I will be highlighting several African- American trailblazers. These leaders, past and present, were and continue to be strong members of our community. Their work is an example of the history that we turn to as inspiration during Black History Month. This list this month is not… [Read More]
Let’s restore the soul of our nation together
November 12, 2020By; Congresswoman Gwen Moore I can’t mask my feelings on this historic moment in our nation’s history! I am so thrilled that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the election – that they won the most consequential election the United States of America has ever faced. The American people had their say and this election… [Read More]
We resisted, now we must rise!
October 29, 2020By Congresswoman Gwen Moore With the election days away, I want to take a few minutes to refresh our memories on the utterly devastating and gut-wrenching journey President Donald J. Trump has taken the American people down for the last four years. Trump’s racist agenda was front and center before he ever became President when… [Read More]
Now is NOT the time for photo ops
September 3, 2020
By Gwen Moore Much was said during the Republican National Convention by Republicans three and a half years ago. But the more I listened to all that talk, all those speeches, I felt like I must be living in a dream because the actions we’ve born witness to and continue to suffer from since Donald… [Read More]
We are WINCONSIN!
August 20, 2020By Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) We learned our lesson in 2016, my friends. So I challenge all of us this November to turn our proud Wisconsin into a solid blue WINCONSIN! Reflecting back to November of 2016 is painful for all of us. What we’ve endured for over three and a half years since –… [Read More]
Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
July 23, 2020By Congresswoman Gwen Moore We’re weeks away from Wisconsin’s August 11th Primary, and so many of you have asked me how to make your voice heard in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic as infection rates spike in Wisconsin and states across the country. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, Donald J. Trump and Republicans across Wisconsin and… [Read More]
Who is next?
June 11, 2020
By Gwen Moore The pain, suffering, and tragic murder of George Floyd will forever be burned into our country’s memory. “I can’t breathe” will forever echo in our ears. Because it’s not the first time. I think of Earnest Lacy who was killed at age 22 in 1981, and remember my son who attended a… [Read More]
One year out, we have lots of work to do
November 11, 2021By Congresswoman Gwen Moore We showed the nation and the world our power when Democrats turned out in historic numbers and put Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House. But the real fight for the soul of our nation is already underway as we head into 2022. With only 12 months to… [Read More]