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COVID COVID COVID and the humiliating failure of America’s latest metaphoric war

COVID COVID COVID and the humiliating failure of America’s latest metaphoric war

Posted by | Nov 5, 2020 |

“The Fake News Media is riding COVID, COVID, COVID, all the way to the Election. We are rounding the turn.” – Donald J. Trump “More than 225,000 people in this country are dead. More than 100,000 small businesses have closed. Half a million jobs are gone in Florida alone, think about that. And what’s his closing argument? That people are too focused on COVID … He’s jealous of COVID’s media coverage.” – Barack Obama The “War on Crime” and the “War on Terror” both used the nostalgic World War 2 mentality of fighting a righteous conflict as a metaphor...

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How Hope Topples Hate: Courage and resilience during dangerous and uncertain times

How Hope Topples Hate: Courage and resilience during dangerous and uncertain times

Posted by | Nov 3, 2020

I’m tired. Tired of the uncertainty, pain and suffering witnessed each and every day in America. Tired of seeing fear in a child’s eyes when torn from their parent’s arms. Tired of the pandemic-empty streets with people huddled inside for their own safety. Tired of hearing words of hate spewed across the airwaves, toward immigrants, people of color and those standing for peace. And I’m tired of the lies and deceit that have killed hundreds of thousands and turned America from a country of potential, into one of disdain and pity. I’m sad. Sad from seeing grandfathers, mothers and...

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Night Lights: Hoan Bridge officially begins illumination along the lakefront every evening

Night Lights: Hoan Bridge officially begins illumination along the lakefront every evening

Posted by | Oct 27, 2020

​After a three-month installation period, the first phase of the Light the Hoan project concluded with the official lighting of the west side of the bridge on ​October 22. Residents of Milwaukee and visitors can now enjoy the bright lighting nightly. During the official launch ceremony, Light the Hoan, Code the Hoan, and 88Nine Radio hosted a public celebration, featuring the broadcast of a music-driven light show. The event demonstrated the unique capability of the bridge lights. Many images appeared on social media in September along the Milwaukee skyline, as the Hoan Bridge lighting tests were conducted. After that...

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Stop-and-Frisk Continues: Reports says Milwaukee Police have not complied with lawsuit settlement

Stop-and-Frisk Continues: Reports says Milwaukee Police have not complied with lawsuit settlement

Posted by | Oct 22, 2020 |

The Milwaukee Police Department continues to stop and frisk people in a racially discriminatory manner, and is still not compliant with key requirements of its 2018 Settlement Agreement, according to the latest annual report released on September 22 from the Crime and Justice Institute, the consultant overseeing the settlement of the Collins v. City of Milwaukee case. As part of the settlement, the MPD agreed to end the practice of racially-biased stop-and-frisk. The MPD, as well as the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission and the City, also agreed to a series of other reforms. The settlement came after a...

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Community stakeholders hold voting rallies to “Light Up” Milwaukee and cause “Good Trouble”

Community stakeholders hold voting rallies to “Light Up” Milwaukee and cause “Good Trouble”

Posted by | Oct 21, 2020 |

Baptist Ministers, Buddhist priests, Mexican immigrants, leaders from the Hmong, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu communities, as well as unions and youth groups, came together on October 19 to light up Milwaukee and mobilize city residents for early voting. The candlelight rally included speakers from diverse partners, united in the commitment to bring every eligible voter to the polls. The event followed strict COVID-19 prevention protocols, providing masks and markers for social distancing. “This election is a matter of life and death to all of our people. Early voting is a safe and secure way to make sure our voices...

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Wisconsin offers more financial support to stabilize businesses and families affected by COVID-19

Wisconsin offers more financial support to stabilize businesses and families affected by COVID-19

Posted by | Oct 15, 2020 |

Governor Tony Evers announced two major investment programs on October 6 to aid the state’s recovery from the pandemic, a $47 million investment to support for child care, healthcare navigators, and energy and rental assistance to Wisconsinites, and a $100 million investment plan aimed at providing additional economic stabilization for small businesses and communities hardest hit by COVID-19. The efforts will be funded in part through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). The new infusion of funds includes an additional $50 million for “We’re All In Grants,” an economic development...

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