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One Million Free Masks: Local company offers to help residents comply with proposed MKE Cares ordina...

Posted by Correspondent | Jul 7, 2020 | COVID-19, Curated

ACLU issues stinging criticism of Milwaukee police for aggressive actions toward peaceful protestors

by Correspondent | Jun 11, 2020 | BLM MKE, Curated |

The ACLU of Wisconsin criticized Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales on June 10 for the...

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Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission denounces extrajudicial killings by police

by Correspondent | Jun 11, 2020 | BLM MKE, Curated |

Head of the Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission (MCHRC) released a statement on June 9...

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Days of Outrage: ACLU of Wisconsin condemns excessive force by police against protesters

by Correspondent | Jun 2, 2020 | BLM MKE, Curated |

The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement on June 1, pertaining to the use of excessive...

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Fare collection will resume for all Milwaukee County Transit System buses on June 1

by Correspondent | May 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Curated |

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on May 26 that it will resume fare...

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Milwaukee Public Schools to honor 2020 graduates with a weeklong celebration of virtual ceremonies

by Correspondent | May 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Curated |

Due to the pandemic this year, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will recognize seniors with a...

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Scam Alert: Robocalls target local residents with fake at-home COVID-19 testing kits

by Correspondent | May 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Curated |

Some new studies show that up to 50% of people with COVID-19 don’t show any symptoms, so many...

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