The rejection of empathy: Why MAGA Republicans would have canceled Jesus for His ministry of love
MAGAs like to tell us there is a “War on Christmas.” They are right. The truth is, Jesus would not have stood a chance in MAGA America. They would have cancelled him immediately. When he told them to love their neighbor as themselves, they would have screamed at him...
Year In Review 2021: The Biblical irony of Christians who denounce the message of Christ
2021 began a second year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the near collapse of American Democracy. Even with a vaccination for COVID-19, much of the turbulence from 2020 continued because of weaponized politics. That social trauma aggravated the public health...
Wisconsin expects a Federal investment of $142M in 2022 to ensure safe drinking water across state
Governor Tony Evers recently celebrated President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill that will expand efforts to deliver safe drinking water to Wisconsinites by infusing approximately $850 million into communities across the state over the next five years....
A Love of Guns: When pro-life Christians find joy in uplifting high-powered weapons designed to end life
Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie tweeted out this photo of his family all holding weapons and wearing beaming smiles, with the caption: “Merry Christmas! ps. Santa, please bring ammo” Putting aside what the Conservative reaction would be to...
Wisconsin Republicans react to student shootings in Michigan with Bill allowing more guns in schools
In the recent aftermath of the mass shooting at a Michigan high school, where four students were killed as well as six students and one teacher were wounded, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 597 (AB 597), legislation that...
Habitat for Humanity continues partnership with City to build new housing in Harambee Neighborhood
The City of Milwaukee and Habitat for Humanity announced the continuation of their strong partnership to build new homes in the Harambee neighborhood on December 2. With the support and leadership of Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderwoman Milele Coggs, the Milwaukee Common...