By 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 he began trafficking his nonsense birther … [Read more...] about We resisted, now we must rise!
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Please make your voice heard
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore Right now, as we face a pivotal moment in our country - a pandemic, economic recession, and a national reckoning on systemic racism - the most precious instrument of our democracy is being jeopardized: the right to vote. Remember the scheme Republicans pulled during the April primary here in Wisconsin? I know it feels like a lifetime ago, but I … [Read more...] about Please make your voice heard
Now is NOT the time for photo ops
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 J. Trump took office are anything but what was “spoken about” in those … [Read more...] about Now is NOT the time for photo ops
We are WINCONSIN!
By 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 – stuffing children in cages, glorifying white supremacists, stripping away … [Read more...] about We are WINCONSIN!
Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
By 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 the nation are scheming to make … [Read more...] about Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
Who is next?
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 rally with me holding a sign saying, “Who is next?” And there’s so many more … [Read more...] about Who is next?
Representative Evan Goyke and family host annual campaign rally and cookout
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, State Representative Evan Goyke (upper photo, center) and his wife, Gaby hosted a Campaign Rally and cookout in the backyard of their home in the 18th district on 27th and Wells Streets. Evan was joined by numerous supporters, family and neighbors, and even fellow Democrats like Congresswoman Gwen Moore (inset photo) to raise funds and start … [Read more...] about Representative Evan Goyke and family host annual campaign rally and cookout
After 42 years of community work, MacArthur (Mac) Weddle celebrates retirement
On Sunday, June 23, 2019, Northcott Neighborhood House and Double B Entertainment presented, "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye," a celebration in honor of community leader MacArthur (Mac) Weddle's (right) retirement. The retirement celebration, which also served as a fundraiser for the Northcott Neighborhood House, was held at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., and … [Read more...] about After 42 years of community work, MacArthur (Mac) Weddle celebrates retirement
Rep. Gwen Moore says she has cancer, it’s in remission
Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore says she has cancer and it’s in remission. The 67-year-old Moore announced Tuesday, January 29, 2019, during a congressional committee hearing that she has been battling small cell lymphoma for the past 10 months. Moore said it’s a cancer she will live with for the rest of her life, but because of her high-quality health insurance “it is … [Read more...] about Rep. Gwen Moore says she has cancer, it’s in remission
Rep. Moore’s bill honoring Vel R. Phillips’s legacy is signed into law
Last week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (WI-04) bill to designate the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building” was signed into law. Vel Phillips inspired profound activism in the City of Milwaukee. Her movement influenced the congressional fair housing debates and led to the enactment of the … [Read more...] about Rep. Moore’s bill honoring Vel R. Phillips’s legacy is signed into law