Author: Staff

Mayor Cavalier Johnson took a significant step to address the issue of domestic violence in Milwaukee, particularly its intersection with easy access to firearms, by signing Common Council Resolution 231169 on November 29 at City Hall. The commonsense resolution directs city staff to seek a change in Wisconsin law, so that state residents convicted of disorderly conduct stemming from domestic violence are prohibited from possessing firearms. “I’m asking that the folks who are domestic abusers don’t get access to guns, that they’re barred from possessing firearms – not just in the city of Milwaukee – but in the state...

Almost 200 residents from the Milwaukee area traveled to Washington DC on November 14 to participate in the “March for Israel.” They joined an estimated 290,000 others from across the nation, calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Organized by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, the group left General Mitchell International Airport on the morning of November 14 to take part in the historic event, and returned later the same day in the evening. Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security, voicing solidarity in the fight...

Muslim leaders from across the state and the Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine held a press conference at Milwaukee City Hall on November 9, making a public pledge that without a ceasefire and immediate assistance of the people in Gaza, they would not vote for President Biden or other any elected officials in the next election. The collection of Wisconsin leaders, in their individual capacities, pledged to #AbandonBiden, and other elected officials in 2024, and to actively campaign for their communities to follow suit. “Some people will say, ‘well, are you gonna vote for one of the Republicans...