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On the same day as the worst mаss shооting in modern American history, the GOP still plans to vote on NRA-backed legislation that eases gun restrictions. Mаss shооtings and acts of domestic terrorism are becoming so common in America that it seems like the news media need only recycle headlines and just substitute the current location. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) released a statement on October 2 in response to the shooting in Las Vegas, which left more than 50 people dead and hundreds injured. “My heart goes out to the victims, their families, the first responders, and the...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced it received a $300,000 gift from longtime donors Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg that will allow it to continue serving the community at the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club at 4834 N. 35th Street. The services start October 2 for members enrolled in childcare through Wisconsin Shares, and October 9 for all Club members. In the meantime, BGCGM is taking advantage of this time to make improvements to the Club, including remodeling three rooms: the games room, the teen center, and the room used by the 4-6 year olds (“mini-pals”)...

“Home of the brave, built on the back of a slave.” – Nick Cannon During the 1960s, music spoke for a generation who were unable to articulate their feelings during one of America’s most turbulent eras. Since then, songs have become anthems for social issues over each decade and population demographic. Since the 1990s, Rap music was the mass expression of the African American frustration with the effects of social injustice. The lyrics, like any form of art, spoke to people differently while connecting a theme that could be shared equally. Two videos are currently circulating around social media...

Speaking before the Milwaukee Common Council on September 26, Mayor Barrett expressed his disappointment that the budget he introduced was not the budget he had been hoping to introduce. As a result of the city’s budget gap, his proposal makes some tough cuts to public services. In order to give a full and accurate accounting of his remarks, the Mayor’s Executive Budget Address is published here as it was prepared, without summary or comment. | The City of Milwaukee is strong. You know it and I know it. In every one of your districts and all around the city,...

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity. A time to tear down and a time to build.” – Ecclesiastes 3 With a presence in every zip code in the United States, The Salvation Army was uniquely positioned to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Their national network of trained disaster staff and volunteers were deployed to several locations to provide food, hydration, clean-up kits, hygiene supplies, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and survivors. Multiple staging and logistical centers were also established throughout southeastern and Gulf Coast states. Pastor...