Content referencing Jimmy Carter

Data Wonk: Were We Better Off Four Years Ago?
Data Wonk

Were We Better Off Four Years Ago?

It's a central claim in Trump campaign. But the data tells an interesting story.

UWM to host renowned legal analyst and jewelry collector Jill Wine-Banks for free public talk and opening reception
MN Governor Tim Walz is Democrats’ VP Pick

MN Governor Tim Walz is Democrats’ VP Pick

Walz will join presumptive nominee Kamala Harris on campaign trail Monday afternoon.

Data Wonk: Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?
Data Wonk

Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?

75 years of data shows greater jobs and economic growth under Democratic presidents.

Data Wonk: Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges
Data Wonk

Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges

Did president not appoint enough 'white guys'? Let's look at the numbers.

City Hall: Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board
City Hall

Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board

Retired judge's resignation delays mayor's push to create full, 9-member Fire & Police Commission.

State’s FoodShare Program Has Decade-Old Barriers

State’s FoodShare Program Has Decade-Old Barriers

Difficult application process, insufficient benefits, other problems limit its impact.

Vote Tuesday: Statewide Democratic Candidates
Vote Tuesday

Statewide Democratic Candidates

Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Celebrates Women’s History Month
Data Wonk: Economy Is Booming Under Biden
Data Wonk

Economy Is Booming Under Biden

Economic numbers at historic highs. And Milwaukee doing even better.

Wisconsin’s Congressman Priest

Wisconsin’s Congressman Priest

Fr. Robert Cornell loved rock music and served two terms as a Democratic congressman.

Op Ed: US Must Help Afghan Refugees
Op Ed

US Must Help Afghan Refugees

We have a great debt to repay going back decades.

City Hall: Committee Loves New FPC Nominees
City Hall

Committee Loves New FPC Nominees

Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.

City Hall: Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
City Hall

Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair

Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.

Mondale And Gaylord Nelson Were Pals

Mondale And Gaylord Nelson Were Pals

The two longtime U.S. Senators were both Norwegians, and passionate about the environment.

Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine

Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine

As polls show about 50% of GOP men will refuse vaccine, state’s Republican congressmen won’t speak out.

Another Milwaukee Icon Falls Victim to COVID-19
Smart Politics: Wisconsin Is America’s Plurality King
Smart Politics

Wisconsin Is America’s Plurality King

Biden won state with less than a majority, the 14th such result for Wisconsin, the nation’s leader.

DNC: Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two
DNC

Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two

"These are not conventional times," says Barrett in opening convention proceedings.

Urban Reads: 80’s Law Led to the Rise of Big-box Stores
Urban Reads

80’s Law Led to the Rise of Big-box Stores

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African-American music helps us rise to the occasion
Press Release

African-American music helps us rise to the occasion

Statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey June 29, 2020