Author: Staff

“We must undo the superstition of chronology (‘progressivism’) in order to find eternity.” – Simone Weil, philosopher During this turbulent moment for American democracy, Simone Weil’s words remind us that progress is not always linear, and that true values may lie beyond any notion of political advance or retreat. When Donald Trump was overwhelmingly re-elected on November 6, many Americans saw it as a regression, a painful step backward from the ideals they felt were beginning to take root in American society. For those who supported the messages of empathy, unity, and progressive reform promoted by Vice President Kamala...

As final votes are counted in the 2024 presidential election, signs indicate that convicted felon Donald Trump is on the brink of winning re-election. If confirmed, the outcome will represent a seismic shift in American democracy. It will also mark a moment of tragedy, as Americans decided with their votes to send a nation that represented hope and freedom into the dark ages, and away from a more inclusive, stable, and democratic future. The election, unlike any other, has carried the weight of a nation’s history and sacrifice. To Trump’s supporters, a second term represents the reclamation of White...

As the nation turns its attention to Wisconsin for one of the most anticipated elections in recent history, Milwaukee County leaders have unified in an urgent appeal for residents to turn out and vote. During a press conference at Milwaukee County Courthouse on November 4, local officials and election administrators encouraged voters to make their voices heard by casting a ballot, stressing both the personal and collective importance of participating in this critical election. County Executive David Crowley acknowledged the significant impact of every vote, for an election that polls showed as close. As a father of two young...