Tag: milwaukee
The Primary Vote In Wisconsin May Be A Bellwether For The Presidential Race
Wisconsin is a deeply divided state. A former Madison councilman and the founder of Milwaukee’s most important Black political organization join us to examine how the political struggle there is a lesson for the nation….
Ten years after Act 10, Wisconsin teachers are still fighting to rebuild from the rubble
Under Republican Gov. Scott Walker Wisconsin became a “right to work” state, and public sector unions were gutted with the passage of Act 10 in 2011. But teachers like Maricela Aguilar Monroy haven’t stopped fighting….
How do you fight voter suppression? Grassroots organizers in Wisconsin have an answer
In the 2016 election, Wisconsin’s Republican voter ID law suppressed 200,000 votes in a state Donald Trump won by 22,000 votes. Milwaukee was ground zero for voter suppression, and is one of the most deeply…
Democrats are courting disaster (again) by betraying their base
Grassroots activists worked tirelessly to get voters to the polls in 2020, and their efforts helped Joe Biden win in key swing states like Wisconsin. Now these same activists say they feel deeply disappointed that…
The Bucks, Thunder, and Raiders stadiums are all scams | Edge of Sports
As public infrastructure crumbles nationally, public funds are pouring into new stadium construction projects. The Milwaukee Bucks, the Las Vegas Raiders, and Oklahoma City Thunder are just a few examples of teams whose owners stand…
Dashcam Video Shows Wild Milwaukee Police Chase
** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) ** A high speed chase ended with the arrest of a wanted man and it was all caught on video. It happened…
Dashcam Shows Woman Nearly Runs Over Officers During Traffic Stop
** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) ** A Milwaukee woman has been charged with five felony counts after allegedly she slammed into a squad car and sped off….
4 Year Old Girl Left Overnight in Vehicle by Police
A vehicle inventory when it is getting towed (for just about any reason) is absolutely standard in police work. Leaving a sleeping child in a vehicle overnight is not. Still, that’s exactly what appears to…
