Angela Lang

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?

Civic Media welcomes Dan Shafer and The Recombobulation Area to its growing Wisconsin network

Activists Demand Robert Spindell’s Removal From Elections Commission

One of 10 fake electors, he also backed suppression of minority vote in Milwaukee.

The Recombobulation Area announces biggest subscription sale of 2024, celebrates year of tremendous growth

What Do Milwaukee Voters Want?

Voces de la Frontera does voter education. BLOC goes door to door, finds people want 'housing and good jobs.'

How Will Evers, Michels Handle Crime?

Challenger hammering key issue for Republicans, independents. What solutions does each candidate for governor offer?

Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’

Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.

What I’d Like To Tell The Next Mayor

Citizens from 10 different areas sound off.

When Will We Get Reform of Police?

State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.

Activists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough

Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.

Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills

The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."

Activists Reflect on a Year of Protest

Police reform advocates discuss victories and challenges that remain.

After a Year of Protests What’s Changed?

One year after George Floyd’s death little has changed in Wisconsin.

Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope

But real progress will require specific policy changes.

Why BLOC Endorses Gokalgandhi

Passionate and dedicated, she would be first South Asian elected official in Milwaukee history.

Leadership Shakeup at Health Department

Two top officials pushed out by new city Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson.

Local Activists Demand Action From Biden

Voces de la Frontera, BLOC, others push for COVID relief and criminal justice and immigration reforms.

A Plea to State Republicans

Please stop the lies, stop fueling far-right threats to our democracy

Police Response in Kenosha vs. U.S. Capitol

Who is the greater danger, BLM protesters or the armed mob trying to overturn election?

State’s Non-Voters Could Change Results

But disillusionment with politicians, barriers to voting depress turnout.

Election Over, Activists Prepare To Hold Officials Accountable

"It is expected that we are going to stop paying attention now that the election is over, so we have to pay extra attention."

Stop Blaming People of Color

Our community has endured so much. Don’t blame us for election mess.

Recount an Insult to Minority Voters?

'Shameless' and part of a pattern of "blaming Black and brown voters," advocates say.

Milwaukee’s Black Turnout Down in 2020

Slightly lower than in 2016, which was low. Fear of contracting COVID-19, other obstacles noted.

Biden Supporters Celebrate Downtown

Hundreds gather at Zeidler Union Square. Organizers hail strong Black and Latinx voter turnout.

Will Black, Latinx and Young Voters Turn Out?

Three groups are working hard -- and spending big -- to turn out these voters.

Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters?

Both parties hope it will play to their advantage.

Institute for Women’s Leadership to host Suffrage and Innovation 2020 conference

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

Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled

New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.

Wisconsin Public Education Network Annual Summit to be held virtually Friday, July 24

Advocates and experts from around the state will gather for 6th annual event.

Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side

Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.

Marquette University to host events in honor of Women’s History Month

Contribution to Peter Burgelis of $30

Black Organizing Group Tripling in Size

BLOC looks to increase turnout, political power of city’s African American voters.

Community Outpouring Over City Budget

Dozens of residents object to nearly half of budget paying for police.

Presidential Candidate Klobuchar Visits City

Minnesota's US Senator talks voting rights, criminal justice on her campaign swing.

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes to Speak at Political Open Mic Tomorrow

Free Event Hosted by NEWaukee and Bridge the City to Include Speakers from BLOC, Democracy Found, Marquette Democracy Lab and Fair Elections Project

How to Win Wisconsin

What national media and political operatives don't get about the Badger State.

Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?

Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.

Committee Okays City Pedestrian Plan

98 pages with 100 actions suggested. But will any of it be funded?

Ex-Inmates Group Pushes Criminal Justice Reform

Asks Evers for increased accountability, mental health resources and re-entry support.

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council

"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."

33 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?

Early Voting by Democrats Is Higher

Madison turnout high, new Milwaukee system attracts bigger early vote.

Groups Behind the ‘Blue Wave’ Urge Voters to Make Their Voices Heard

Election is Opportunity to Speak Out Against Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia and Indifference to Gun Violence From Scott Walker, Donald Trump and GOP

Young Voters, Black Voters Key to Election?

Two separate groups working on voter turnout could have big impact.

Black Women Look to Change the Political Landscape

Event attendees create political agenda for Milwaukee based on the wants and needs of black women.

Leaders Condemn Gov. Walker Attendance at Event Employing High Ranking Official Who Says ‘Black Race’ is ‘Lazier Than the White Race’

Appearance at America First Event Another Sign of Walker Disregard of Communities of Color

Contribution to David Crowley of $30

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $30

Contribution to Chantia Lewis of $30

Contribution to David Crowley of $30

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