Op-Ed
The Boy Scouts Made Me a Man
Black boys and men in Milwaukee have a long, proud tradition with the Scouts.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Charles Robinson Sr., Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service“Tougher On Crime” Bills Make No Sense
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts recent "Tougher on Crime" legislation. Argues for increased education funding.
Feb 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachRon Johnson Shows No Loyalty
Seems afraid to support his former aide in state Senate primary against Tom Tiffany.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Gregory HumphreyState School Funding Will Lower Taxes
By reducing number of school referendums to hike property taxes. Republicans should reconsider Evers plan.
Feb 17th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff SmithTrump Vulnerable on Environment
He’s done more damage than any president in modern history. Will Democrats make this an issue?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Spencer BlackCity Wrong to End Composting Program
Other cities collect organic waste. Why is Milwaukee ending its program?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Mary Lou LamondaA Billboard With a Simple Message
Erected downtown this month and for DNC: 3% of U.S. military spending could end global starvation.
Feb 12th, 2020 by David SwansonCivil Rights Tour of City Is Heart Breaking
But the tour, organized by the BeNoble Group, makes Milwaukee’s black history come alive.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Sarah Noble, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Courage of Mitt Romney
And the sad spectacle of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Jonnson.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Bill KaplanEconomic Development That Works
M7 efforts, TIF districts have both paid off. Now if only we find more workers.
Feb 4th, 2020 by John TorinusTrump Running On The Economy
But warning signs are flashing nationally and in Wisconsin.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Bill KaplanGOP Gerrymandering and School Choice
Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner