People

Up From Poverty

Up From Poverty

“My fight is for the ghettos,” says Heal the Hood leader Ajamou Butler.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Lisa Braun
NEWaukeean of the Week

Lisa Braun

"I’m proud to be born and raised in Milwaukee."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Monica Cooksey
NEWaukeean of the Week

Monica Cooksey

"What I love most about Milwaukee is the diversity."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Mariah Kolodziej
NEWaukeean of the Week

Mariah Kolodziej

"Milwaukee has such a unique charm..."

Op Ed: Why I Support Medicare For All
Op Ed

Why I Support Medicare For All

Every American needs and deserves health coverage.

Campaign Cash: Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout

$11 million political in donations helps get policies to reduce safety measures in buildings.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Steven Waudby
NEWaukeean of the Week

Steven Waudby

"I feel like Milwaukee is an underrated city, but I love it."

Campaign Cash: Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Campaign Cash

Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion

Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Megan Drews
NEWaukeean of the Week

Megan Drews

"Milwaukee is a city that is constantly undervalued. "

Historic Third Ward’s New Leader

Historic Third Ward’s New Leader

Jim Plaisted, a veteran of local BIDs, succeeds Nancy O’Keefe

NEWaukeean of the Week: Audrey Moore
NEWaukeean of the Week

Audrey Moore

"I would love to create a cafe that was also an art lab."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Stacie Adler
NEWaukeean of the Week

Stacie Adler

"Milwaukee has the unique charm of being a large city but also a place where you feel a strong sense of community."