Author: Insights

In the city of Milwaukee, wrestling holds a cherished spot in the cultural memory of residents. It is a form of entertainment that harkens back decades, shaping sporting identities and local athletic lore. There is perhaps no greater symbol of Milwaukee’s wrestling prominence than Reggie “Da Crusher” Lisowski, a barrel-chested figure who quickly became a hometown hero. Yet wrestling’s appeal in Milwaukee was larger than a single individual. It reflected a post-war appetite for both escapism and connection through physically demanding sports entertainment. On the other side of the world, a different form of wrestling exists, that of Japan’s...

The year 1923 stands out as a turbulent moment in modern Japanese history because of the catastrophic Great Kanto Earthquake that brought Tokyo and surrounding regions to their knees. Yet even as tens of thousands perished under collapsed buildings or in raging infernos, a more insidious tragedy unfolded with the systematic targeting and murder of Koreans who lived in the region. The attacks were brutal and widespread, and exposed deep prejudices that had long simmered beneath Japan’s veneer of progress at that time. Even today, more than one hundred years later, the fate of Koreans caught in that deadly...

THE STATE OF MILWAUKEE: As a city, Milwaukee stands at the crossroads, where shifting policies, economic pressures, and community efforts are shaping the future of the city’s neighborhoods, businesses, and public services. This feature reviews one of those interconnected and evolving challenges affecting local residents today. Following Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s State of the City 2025 Address on March 3, this article is part of a series that explores everything from policing and public safety to healthcare, education, housing, business, infrastructure, and environmental changes. It also highlights the tension between progress and persistent disparities, focusing on policy decisions, economic realities,...