We’re NOT all in this together: Reckless protest flaunts Brookfield’s white privilege during pandemic
More than a thousand residents of Waukesha County stood shoulder-to-shoulder along Bluemound Road outside of Brookfield Square on April 18, without regard to federal social distancing guidelines that were established for the national health crisis. The protesters held...
Under the threat of death: The April 7 election was a tragic day for Wisconsin
April 7th, 2020 marked a tragic day for Wisconsin. In an affront to expert opinions, the medical establishment, and the health of hard-working Wisconsinites, Wisconsin Republicans, led by Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald, fought tooth and nail to hold an in person...
West Allis shop triggers firestorm of online outrage with xenophobic social media post aimed at Latinos
“Cities and states have created sactuary [sic] cities for illegal immigration. It sure would be refreshing if city leaders would be bold enough to create sactuary [sic] cities “Open for Business.” – West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe The post was made around...
Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order extended one month until May 26 with some easing of restrictions
Governor Tony Evers announced on April 16 that he had directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, or until a superseding order is...
“Safer at Home” is working: Wisconsinites are making a difference and beginning to flatten the curve
“Now that the curve is flattening in the fight to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a minority of disgruntled residents have begun making the claim that Milwaukee should immediately lift restrictions. There is an appropriate analogy that puts this distorted view...
“Key to Change” donations critical for Milwaukee’s homeless population amid COVID-19 crisis
The organization behind the creation of the “Key to Change” campaign, Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, is appealing to the local community for support. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, there is a lack of resources and basic necessities for the city’s most vulnerable populations....
Uncertainty remains after Wisconsin’s imperfect COVID-19 relief legislation signed into law
Governor Tony Evers signed legislation on April 15, just hours after it was passed by the State Senate, to address the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wisconsin, despite serious concerns that the measure omitted critical needs and fell short in...
Governor Tony Evers indicates it could be another month before “Safer at Home” orders are lifted
Governor Tony Evers signaled on April 14 that it may be another month before he starts relaxing social distancing mandates. The “Safer at Home” and school closure orders were issued on March 23, and are set to expire on April 24. Governor Evers told KSTP-TV that...
Exploiting a crisis: The travesty of Wisconsin’s election is a harbinger for the nation in November
As much as the denial of science is a hallmark of the Trump administration and the Republican Party, Wisconsin Republicans took things to a new level with their cynical decision to hold in-person voting in the midst of a deadly pandemic. State Assembly Speaker Robin...
Voter suppression by Republicans may have backfired as Jill Karofsky wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky defeated conservative Justice Dan Kelly to win a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in results released on April 13 from the chaotic April 7 spring election. Judge Karofsky’s victory narrows the court’s conservative...
David Crowley claims victory to become first African American elected as Milwaukee County Executive
State Representative David Crowley released the following statement in response to the April 13 election results: When I announced my campaign at the beginning of November, I had one simple goal. I wanted to bring residents from across Milwaukee County together to...
Wisconsin residents file Federal lawsuit over dangers and disorder during controversial April 7 election
A class-action lawsuit was filed Monday asking a federal court to order a partial revote of the presidential primary and spring election conducted on April 7 despite the COVID-19 outbreak or to otherwise establish mail-in procedures for anyone who did not vote in that...
