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Critical Mapping and School Safety
The “Breaking News” alert started beeping on my cell phone. Simultaneously, I heard that signature sound from my television signaling that something was wrong. I remembered thinking “what now,” as…
Redistricting Requires Our Attention
Legislatively Speaking The state of Wisconsin needs impartial redistricting. We also need people who fully understand the process and nuance of map drawing to be engaged. After all, redistricting was…
Haiti and American History: There’s More to the Story
Legislatively Speaking Scenes of thousands of Haitians immigrants, seeking asylum in the United States and camped out near the international bridge in Del Rio, Texas, have jolted and exacerbated the…
Guns At School Are Okay, But Not A Mask
Legislatively Speaking In the middle of my committee meeting this week, the absurdity of the mask mandate was on full display. Funny thing is that the word “mask” or “mandate”…
We Hold These Truths: Well Not Exactly
Legislatively Speaking An 1861 Lynching Haunts Us Today In 1861 or 2021, the word “lynching’ evokes the same stomach churning and nauseated response. Most often associated with a horrible fate…
Texas Abortion Ban: Women Are Ready for This Fight
Legislatively Speaking There are days that I have asked the question: Am I Black first or am I a woman first? The reality is that the world sees my skin…
Concerns About 5G Technology Remain
Legislatively Speaking In 2019, I stood on the senate floor of the Wisconsin State Capitol and argued against the passage of Senate Bill 239. The bill, which was being rushed…
Republican Games Will Come At a Heavy Price
Legislatively Speaking A week ago, a group of conservative supporters held the Audit the Vote Rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol. With colorful characters like rejected Homeland Security non-candidate David…
When It Comes to Protecting Voting Rights, We’ll Keep Coming
Legislatively Speaking This week I boarded a plane and headed to Washington, D.C. Like legislators from more than 30 states, I joined other Wisconsin Democratic elected officials in calling for…
Mask Up MKE: Yeah, I Said It!
Legislatively Speaking In the last few weeks, my office has received requests to “do everything within your power to stop mask mandates.” The requests have not been limited to my…