John Lewis

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Legislation fights back against voter suppression, updates and restores critical safeguards of the original Voting Rights Act

Voting Reforms Offer a Moral Choice

Proposals for fair maps and expanded voting opportunities enhance democracy.

League of Conservation Voters releases National Scorecard for Wisconsin’s delegation

Group Providing Free Rides To Polls

Souls to the Polls will offer on-demand rides for Milwaukee residents. 'We can't sit this one out.'

How Should Schools Approach Diversity?

The politics of race and equity in education has caused backlash locally and around the country.

Mandela Barnes Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Behind President Biden’s Call for Voting Rights Legislation

Baldwin Joins Introduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The Fight Against Voter Suppression

How the right to vote is being attacked and what you can do to fight it.

New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection

City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.

Parties Divided on State Election Reforms

But there is bipartisan support for quicker voting. Will anything get passed?

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Trump, Ron Johnson Stained With Dishonor

Republican Liz Cheney says Trump 'formed the mob, incited the mob, lit the flame.'

AG Kaul Issues Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on the Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election Results

December 14, 2020

Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?

Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.

Federal Court Requires Wisconsin to Take Immediate Action to Ensure Safe Voting in November

Wisconsin Election Commission ordered to improve absentee and in-person voting procedures

Why Unions Matter More Than Ever

All unions need to reexamine their role in this time of racial reckoning.

Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting

Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.

Americans Will Step Up to Lead Democrats’ “Roll Call Across America”

Delegates will cast their nominating votes from cities, locations, and landmarks all across the nation

Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Full Remarks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention

Suburb’s Equity Leader Seeks ‘Good Trouble’

Wauwatosa Equity and Inclusion Commission chair Sean Lowe fights for change in the city.

Wisconsin Democrats on the Anniversary of the VRA

Palzewicz All-In on John Lewis Votings Rights Advancement Act

In remembrance of John Lewis

Statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey July 30, 2020

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Senators Call on Majority Leader McConnell to hold vote on bipartisan bill that would restore the landmark Voting Rights Act

Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities

In the wake of Trump's threat to deploy more federal agents, Senators press Department of Justice and Homeland Security heads on accountability and legal authorities for militarized interventions in American cities

John Lewis: A champion for the rights of the underserved and underrepresented

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs July 20, 2020

Remembering John Lewis

Joint statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey July 20, 2020

Passing of Rep. John Lewis and Rev. C. T. Vivan

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Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Minister and Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Pioneer and American Patriot Congressman John R. Lewis (D-Ga.)

Statement on Passing of Rep. John Lewis

Sensenbrenner Urges Need for Bipartisanship in Restoring Voting Rights Act

Sensenbrenner Reintroduces Bill to Modernize Voting Rights

"The right for each legal voter to cast a ballot is sacred, and we must restore and modernize the Voting Rights Act before the next election."