Hoan Bridge illuminating as a menorah to “Shine a Light” on antisemitism this Hanukkah season
In response to the sharp rise in antisemitism in the United States, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation has joined forces with the national Shine a Light initiative to raise awareness about modern antisemitism. The Federation will shine a light on antisemitism during...
Jonathan Brostoff: An open letter to constituents of the 19th Assembly District after 8 years of state service
To the people of the 19th Assembly District, As I near the end of my time as your State Representative, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the last eight years. I came to Madison with one goal – to serve the people of the 19th Assembly District by providing...
Liquidators of Chernobyl: Why December 14 honors the unnamed heroes who saved the world from radiation
“Very often I am asked why I feel so connected to the Chernobyl area, the answer is not always easy for me to be able to explain: I have always considered these men legendary, who in silence have worked for others. Courageous and admirable, in the critical and...
The predictable tragedy of Club Q: When intolerant Conservatives lament the hate crimes they help create
The mass shooting at a Colorado Springs nightclub on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance that killed five people and left dozens clinging to life or permanently disfigured and traumatized, is not a surprise. Worse, it is entirely predictable. It is the rotten,...
The Bad News: The American Church is dying. The Good News: The American Church is dying
Dear American Church, I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is — you are slowly dying. If you are paying attention, you probably realize that. Your buildings are slowly clearing, your pews gradually emptying, your congregations visibly aging away, your...
Post-Election Audit: Wisconsin Elections Commission begins process to verify votes and certify results
Following the General Election on November 8, the Wisconsin Elections Commission confirmed Wisconsin’s 72 counties have reported 100% of the unofficial results. It is normal for election results to change slightly as election officials conduct the canvasses to ensure...
