Correspondent, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Keynote Speech: Bernie Sanders at the 2020 Democratic National Convention

Posted by Correspondent | Aug 18, 2020 |

Senator Bernie Sanders’ full remarks as prepared for delivery from the opening night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, August 17. Good evening. Our great nation is now living in an unprecedented moment. We are facing the worst public health crisis in 100 years and the worst economic collapse since the Great Depression. We are confronting systemic racism and the enormous threat to our planet of climate change. And, in the midst of all of this, we have a president who is not only incapable of addressing these crises but is leading us down the path of authoritarianism. This...

We the People: DNC Livestream Day 1 August 17

Posted by Correspondent | Aug 17, 2020 |

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic National Convention held in Milwaukee from August 17 to 20 will mainly take place as a virtual event. The Milwaukee Independent will livestream daily programming from the DNC, which will air from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CST. Further features can be found on demconvention.com. DNC Livestreams We the People: DNC Livestream Day 1 - August 17 Leadership Matters: DNC Livestream Day 2 - August 18 A More Perfect Union: DNC Livestream Day 3 - August 19 America’s Promise: DNC Livestream Day 4 - August...

Lead2Change and Goodwill Industries celebrate a partnership that is filling Milwaukee’s talent pipeline

Posted by Correspondent | Aug 15, 2020 |

Milwaukee high school students celebrated their accomplishments and completion of Lead2Change’s Dream.Explore.Build (D.E.B.) initiative on August 6, a career-readiness program designed to engage high school students in cultivating their dreams, exploring their strengths, and building their futures. The completion ceremony took place in the parking lot at the James O. Wright Center for Work and Training at 6055 N 91st Street in Milwaukee. The event also marked a milestone in the community partnership between Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Lead2Change to help build Milwaukee’s talent pipeline. “It has been exciting to partner with an organization that has a...

Milwaukee joins Counties across Wisconsin seeking vital funding in next Federal COVID-19 relief package

Posted by Correspondent | Aug 12, 2020 |

County Executives from across the State of Wisconsin sent a letter on August 3 to members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to request direct and flexible funding for local governments. The request comes as Congress debates the next round of federal coronavirus relief funding, the Senate version of which currently does not include any money for local or state governments. “In Milwaukee County alone, needs may reach $300 million as lost revenue, re-opening costs, expanded service demands and racial disparities continue to increase,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. “Without additional direct and flexible funding, Milwaukee County – the...

Wisconsin National Guard mobilizing to support August election amid escalating COVID-19 crisis

Posted by Correspondent | Aug 7, 2020 |

Governor Tony Evers announced on August 5 that the Wisconsin National Guard will assist local election officials as poll workers for the August 11 primary elections across Wisconsin. The announcement comes days after the governor issued Executive Order #82 authorizing the Wisconsin National Guard to provide support during the August election. Individuals interested in being a poll worker are encouraged to apply by contacting their municipal clerk’s office or visiting the MyVote Wisconsin website. “The Wisconsin National Guard has played a critical role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and this mission is no different,” said Gov. Evers....

National leaders and local labor groups renew call for legislation to protect workers from COVID-19

Posted by Correspondent | Aug 1, 2020 |

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined renewed demands for passing legislation to protect workers from COVID-19 in response to disturbing and widespread reports of unsafe workplaces that have caused preventable illnesses and deaths in Wisconsin and across the nation. Despite the growing numbers of sick and deceased essential workers, President Trump’s Department of Labor has failed to put in place enforceable health and safety standards to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Baldwin introduced The COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act in June, which requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue enforceable standards for all workplaces...