Op-Ed
The Fallacy of Black-on-Black Crime
83% of white murders are committed by whites, so why doesn't that get similar discussion?
Apr 5th, 2015 by Walter BondDon’t Sell O’Donnell Park
The proposed plan is being sold as a chance to simply get bids from buyers, but it's really about selling our heritage to private developers.
Mar 24th, 2015 by John LunzA Tale of Two Cities
Milwaukee could learn from Auckland, which created a separate, non-profit authority to run the streetcar system.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Tim JorgensonNew Plan to Sell O’Donnell Park Is A Mistake
Proposed resolution would allow county to sell O’Donnell Park for redevelopment by any private developer.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by John Lunz and Laurie MuenchDouble Decker Freeway Would Hurt Soldiers Home
The at-grade alternative for reconstructing I-94 is better alternative, that won’t harm this landmark.
Jan 27th, 2015 by David Brown, Dawn McCarthy and Tom VossWhy I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell RossettoWhy the Streetcar Won’t Work
The planned route will duplicate bus routes and won’t solve any of the city’s needs.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Samuel Jensen“Jock Tax” Will Actually Increase Your Taxes
Proposal to fund NBA arena is really a Republican Tax Increase to help billionaire owners pay for the facility.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Jennifer O’Hear and Lloyd JohnsonHow a Gun Club Pollutes Lake Michigan
The Cudahy Gun Club’s shooters add one ton of lead to the lake per year. So why does the county board allow this?
Dec 18th, 2014 by Rick KaiserCops in Shootings Should Be Promptly Named
Police Chief Flynn waited more than five months to identify officer who shot Dontre Hamilton. The public deserves better.
Nov 5th, 2014 by Christa WesterbergThe Wisconsin Way?
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin calls on Governor Walker to move health care reform forward.
Sep 16th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAmerican Dream Blocked For Black Youth
Rep. Mandela Barnes offers his plan to address Wisconsin's racial disparities.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Mandela Barnes




















