News & Views
Middle Class Joe takes on Wall Street
Corraling Wall Street bulls is the goal of the Middle Class Task Force and financial reform
Apr 28th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
So long, Midwest Airlines. You’re already missed.
Air travel has evolved from an experience where passengers were treated as “guests” to a budget-focused, miserable ordeal.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
MPTV campaigns for a Fit Generation
MPTV has been airing healthy programming for kids for decades. Their new campaign goes one step further
Apr 26th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Lessons from the global south
A health system that doesn’t guarantee primary or preventive medicine as a basic human right – can it really be called "the best?”
Apr 19th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Cutting through the red tape
Wisconsin has consumer advocates for seniors covered by Medicare, why not have advocates for younger people who need coverage and can't find it?
Apr 5th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Why your uninsured neighbor costs you money
When patients can’t afford to pay their medical bills, doctors and hospitals pass along those uncompensated fees through higher prices on individuals and businesses with private health insurance.
Mar 15th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Mental health “parity” is serious business
What the state’s mental parity bill really boils down to is fairness. A person who needs treatment for bipolar disease is no different than a person who needs treatment for heart disease.
Mar 8th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Where’s the consumer’s voice in health care?
Of all the health reform ideas out there, nothing exasperates Andy Serio more than “consumer-driven health care.”
Feb 22nd, 2010 by Julie Sneider
GOP gets Brown; city’s sick leave ordinance gets day in court
Attorneys for the MMAC and 9 to 5 engaged in legal swordplay over the merits of Milwaukee's paid sick leave ordinance.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow
Pat Robertson, just shut up!
The people in Haiti deserve our love, not our judgment.
Jan 15th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Do not ignore us!
During a public hearing, community members, parents and politicians have their say about MPS control. Also, listen to Sen. Taylor, Rep. Grigsby and Mayor Barrett's testimonies.
Jan 5th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
The 2009 Nohl Fellowship winners
The Nohl Fellowships are something like the Academy Awards for Milwaukee artists. Meet this year's winners.
Nov 10th, 2009 by Tom Strini
