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Milwaukee celebrates Thanksgiving with gratitude, grievances, and growing divides after 2024 election

Milwaukee celebrates Thanksgiving with gratitude, grievances, and growing divides after 2024 election

Posted by | Nov 28, 2024

As Milwaukeeans gather for Thanksgiving, they do so in the wake of a turbulent presidential election season. This year’s holiday arrives less than a month after a highly contentious vote, leaving many with a mixture of hope and trepidation as they look toward the new year. The holiday, rooted deeply in American tradition, has always been a time for family and reflection. Yet, as families around the city sit down to eat, some may find that carving the turkey is not the only cutting tension at the table. Thanksgiving is known for its ability to bring people together in...

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1000 Days of Defiance: Ukraine’s continued fight for survival and the looming impact of Trump’s return

1000 Days of Defiance: Ukraine’s continued fight for survival and the looming impact of Trump’s return

Posted by | Nov 20, 2024

November 20, 2024, marks the tragic milestone of the 1,000th day since Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The brutal assault, intended to topple Ukraine’s government within days, instead ignited a fierce national resistance and a war that has reverberated across the globe. Ukraine’s resilience, supported by a coalition of allies, has stalled and even reversed Russian advances. However, as convicted criminal and president-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House, Ukraine’s future appears even more precarious. Trump’s past praise for the dictator Putin and his disdain for NATO alliances raises fears that critical American support could...

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From Republic to Empire: How Rome’s fall foreshadows the future of American Democracy under Trump

From Republic to Empire: How Rome’s fall foreshadows the future of American Democracy under Trump

Posted by | Nov 12, 2024

As the United States of America continues to experience internal challenges, a historical parallel with ancient Rome, where democracy gave way to autocracy, seems more relevant after the re-election of convicted felon Donald Trump as the nation’s 47th president. As Americans reflect on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election when the majority of voters supported a candidate who promised to become a dictator on his first day in office and promoted a plan to centralize his absolute power with “Project 2025,” historians and political scientists were quick to draw comparisons to the Roman Republic. “I think historians will...

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COP29 in Baku: A high-stakes climate summit begins amid controversies and conflicting agendas

COP29 in Baku: A high-stakes climate summit begins amid controversies and conflicting agendas

Posted by | Nov 11, 2024

As world leaders and climate experts converge on Baku for the COP29 climate conference, an unmistakable contradiction lingers in the air, both figuratively and literally. Baku, the Azerbaijani capital, is shrouded in the odor of its fossil fuel wealth, a jarring contrast to the summit’s mission to curb global carbon emissions. Over 100 heads of state and government officials are expected to attend the conference, which runs from November 11 to 22, 2024. The setting underscores the difficult choices facing nations still largely reliant on fossil fuels, especially as the world’s most influential players continue to debate climate finance...

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Dark future: Americans abandon U.S. Constitution with decision to elect a self-declared dictator

Dark future: Americans abandon U.S. Constitution with decision to elect a self-declared dictator

Posted by | Nov 6, 2024

As final votes are counted in the 2024 presidential election, signs indicate that convicted felon Donald Trump is on the brink of winning re-election. If confirmed, the outcome will represent a seismic shift in American democracy. It will also mark a moment of tragedy, as Americans decided with their votes to send a nation that represented hope and freedom into the dark ages, and away from a more inclusive, stable, and democratic future. The election, unlike any other, has carried the weight of a nation’s history and sacrifice. To Trump’s supporters, a second term represents the reclamation of White...

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A champion for social justice: Milwaukee mourns the loss of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff at age 41

A champion for social justice: Milwaukee mourns the loss of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff at age 41

Posted by | Nov 4, 2024

Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, a dedicated public servant and steadfast advocate for Milwaukee, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 41. Born on September 25, 1983, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Alderman Brostoff’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to social justice, community engagement, and public service. “Jonathan brought a unique energy to his work at City Hall. His passion and dedication were evident every day. No elected official brought more enthusiasm to their work than Jonathan. He was a husband, a father, a son, and, to me, a close friend. My thoughts and sympathy go out to...

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