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Reggie Jackson: My childhood miseducation and the institutional control of Negro thinking

“The thought of the inferiority of the Negro is drilled into him in almost every class he enters and in almost every book he studies. If he happens to leave school after he masters the fundamentals,...
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Milwaukee approves resolution seeking to restrict gun access for people convicted of domestic violence

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...
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How America could slide first into Oligarchy and then Fascism without the infrastructure of Democracy

For far too many years, Americans have made the mistake of assuming that our republican democracy will be safe as long as we elect competent and well-intentioned politicians as leaders. Sadly, that...
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Zepbound: FDA approves new version of Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro diabetes drug to assist with weight loss

A new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug, U.S. regulators announced in early November. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli...
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Elevating free speech: Universities form partnership in response to threats against democracy

The presidents of a wide-ranging group of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced in August to combat what...
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Ukraine sheds Russian-imposed tradition by officially moving Christmas Day holiday to December 25

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 28 signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to December 25 from January 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it....
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Thanksgiving Anxiety: The unexpected stress of normal routines that feel anything but normal post-COVID

Much has been written about the holiday season in America, particularly Thanksgiving. And with an induced amnesia only two years after COVID, many people are desperate to cling to their nostalgic...
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Why it is nearly impossible for disabled people to get support when experiencing homelessness

By Beth Stone, Lecturer, social policy, University of Bristol; and Emily Wertans, PhD candidate, criminology, University of Leicester Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest...
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Without a home: How American society is failing to protect one of the primary essentials of life

San Diego recently banned tent camping in the city; the homeless just moved to a riverbed just outside town. West Palm Beach Florida has banned feeding homeless people; the penalty is a $500 fine...
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A Grand Holiday Tradition: Christmas at Pabst Mansion returns for 2023 with new seasonal experiences

The Pabst Mansion, with an embodiment of Milwaukee’s rich history, opened its doors to the holiday season with its grandeur and festive splendor on November 15. This year, the Mansion’s...
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Evening of illumination: Milwaukee celebrates 25th annual Holiday Lights Festival at Pere Marquette Park

The city of Milwaukee sparkled brighter on November 16 as the 25th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival commenced in Pere Marquette Park. Hosted by Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, this year’s...
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Cheer District: Mayor Johnson welcomes Milwaukee’s holiday season at 110th annual tree lighting

The City of Milwaukee ushered in the holiday season with its 110th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, on November 17 at the Fiserv Forum’s plaza in “Cheer” District. The City...
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