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We’ll Take the Wins, But They’re Bittersweet
Legislatively Speaking There have been some undeniable wins in the past week. You can’t ignore the fact that for the first time in 92 years, the U.S. Men’s National Soccer…
A Composite Nation: Then and Now
Legislatively Speaking In 1867, Frederick Douglass used a debate about immigration to make the following point: “We are a country of all extremes, ends and opposites; the most conspicuous example…
Student Debt Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Changes
Legislatively Speaking The ink wasn’t even dry on my column last week, when the U.S. Department of Education made a major change to the student loan forgiveness eligibility rules. Shortly…
Biden-Harris Administration’s Update Student Debt Relief Plan
Legislatively Speaking Many of my constituents have reached out to ask about updates on the student loan forgiveness plan that was touted by the Biden Administration. This week the U.S.…
“I’m Really Rich” but Morally Bankrupt
In June 2015, when Donald Trump came down his likely overvalued escalator, he gave what would be the first of many rambling and disconnected speeches. In his presidential bid announcement,…
The Politics of Equal Protection Under the Law
Legislatively Speaking There have been a number of notable stories in the media lately, which force us to tell the truth about the inequities in the application of the law.…
When Your Backyard is Their Backyard Too
Legislatively Speaking Over the last week, I have met with business and community stakeholders regarding the potential placement of a Juvenile Correctional Facility on the far northwest side of Milwaukee.…
I Can’t Breathe: Systemic Racism Is Killing Us
Legislatively Speaking In 2014, Eric Garner struggled to utter the words “I can’t breathe”, as a New York police officer held him in a chokehold. Accused of selling loose cigarettes,…
Student Loan Debt Relief is a Game Changer
Legislatively Speaking Ramen noodles, work study, food stamps, and the kindness of friends is what got a lot of students through college. If you were a first generation student, things…
Perception Doesn’t Equal Reality
Legislatively Speaking Biden Administration Racking Up Wins for Americans If you watch local news, listen to a national political pundit, or ask any number of lay people, the U.S. government…