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“On Valentine’s Day, we hid in classrooms, in closets, while 17 of our fellow Eagles were brutally murdered, and 17 more were injured. For those we lost, for those still healing injuries, for those still shattered by what happened, we stood up and demanded change. We’re going to go to our nation’s Capital, town squares, city centers, rural roads, and village parks to demand our lives be defended. We’re going to ask every “leader” what they’re doing to protect us. We are not just talking about voting – we are talking about saving lives.” – Statement from the Students...

Mayor Tom Barrett called attention to the erroneous deactivation of potentially thousands of voter registration records in Milwaukee as a result of the state’s recent enrollment in Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and incorrect data provided by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles and the U.S. Post Office. At a press conference at City Hall on March 21, Mayor Barrett was joined by by Neil Albrecht, Executive Director of the City of Milwaukee Election Commission, and representatives from voter rights organizations to announce steps the City of Milwaukee is taking to ensure voters are re-registered and to lessen the...

Student leaders in Wisconsin are challenging congressional leadership and the news media to maintain focus on gun legislation over four day trek from March 24 to 28. Standing in solidarity with the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and taking inspiration from the 54 mile Selma to Montgomery march for civil rights, students in Wisconsin will be embarking on a four day, 50 mile March for Our Lives event. March for Our Lives: 50 Miles More will begin in Madison where participants of five separate Wisconsin March for Our Lives events – Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, West Dallas,...

A chorus of civic leaders and community members recently denounced plans by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to close its Mitchell Street field office on March 22. The agency is closing the office at S. 7th and W. Historic Mitchell Streets over ongoing maintenance and safety concerns. Residents will be required to visit offices at 310 W. Wisconsin Avenue, 8455 W. Layton Avenue, 6300 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. or 5020 W. North Avenue to conduct in-person business. U.S. Representative Gwen Moore and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett pressed that the decision be reconsidered. “I have a strong interest in...

Marcus Theatres recently announced the return of the Marcus CineLatino Milwaukee Film Festival, premiering on April 11 with a special fundraiser to benefit Aurora Cancer Care – Spanish Clinic. The second annual event celebration then continues with a four-day film festival from April 12 through April 15 at Marcus South Shore Cinema in Oak Creek, with a portion of net proceeds being reinvested into local health and education initiatives. “CineLatino is the perfect opportunity to come together and embrace one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s most influential and growing ethnic groups,” said Rolando Rodriguez, chairman, president and CEO of Marcus Theatres....

The Kelda Roys for Governor campaign released its first campaign video entitled “Our Girls” on March 6, and took a unique approach to address an issue important to Wisconsin mothers. The video features former State Representative Roys discussing one of her legislative successes, the BPA Free Kids Act, that transitioned into the breastfeeding her 4-month-old baby. “I have worked to protect people, not special interests, throughout my career,” said Roys. “I look forward to sharing my record of progressive successes, starting with this video.” In “Our Girls,” Roys tells the story of learning about the prevalence of Bisphenol A,...