The Racine and Kenosha Quaker Fellowship, a religious organization long associated with peace and community, unequivocally supports the right of the people to freely and fairly choose the leadership of our beloved country. We consider Trump’s refusal to accept election loss or to commit to a peaceful transfer of power to be a direct threat […]
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Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: 1st Congressional District Race
Dear Editor; In deciding who shall get my vote on November 3 for U.S. Representative from the First Wisconsin District, it seems prudent to look at the real facts. Our nation is in a crisis; both candidates, Rep. Steil and Mr. Polack recognize that. We are facing violence and destruction in our cities, such as […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Joe Biden knows Racine
As the nation confronts some of the greatest challenges of our history, we need a leader in the White House who understands the experiences of folks in our community. Scranton, like Racine, is a midsize working class city that has seen hard times. This is also a place with hard working people who are always […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: It’s Not If, But When Local Colleges Will Switch to Remote Learning
At the moment, both of our local residential colleges are pursuing optimistic plans that involve students living on campus and taking some classes in person this fall. Under ideal circumstances, this would be a sound plan, but these are not ideal circumstances, and many are wondering if UW-Parkside and Carthage College will make the move […]
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Letter to the editor: What it’s like to have COVID
I wore a mask. My customers usually wore a mask. When I went out places, some wore a mask. I never get sick, had no flu in decades. But I still wore mine or distanced. Then, 12 days ago I got sick. I couldn’t smell anything. My appetite disappeared. So weird. Then, congestion came and […]
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Letter to the Editor: The complexities of reforming the City of Racine’s law enforcement agencies
Although I agree that some officers of the Racine Police Department undoubtedly need to undergo resocialization training as it pertains to their dealings with the city’s Black population, I think it is imperative that the training is facilitated by local specialists. Let me be clear from the start, this applies to officers of all races […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Deeper Understanding of Police Reform
One would think police reform means taking most of the authority from those who are trained to protect and serve. However, it is only when one is looking from the bottom up that the true reasonings for the need of policing are exposed. Quite simply, the police is needed to protect the interest of the […]
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A Mouthpiece for the Silent: How Ida B. Wells’ Crusade for Justice was the Blueprint for Black Lives Matter
I recently saw an advertisement for a PBS special celebrating the one-hundredth anniversary of women’s suffrage. In the commercial, was a photo of Ida B. Wells, a journalist who during her lifetime chronicled the extreme racial violence and lynching that was perpetrated by whites against African American communities. After seeing the commercial, I was prompted […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Now is not the time to play games
While my friends and I who vote third party, hold fast to our hopes of a better brand of American politics than that of our current corrupt two-party system, it is what it is, and the inevitable must be realized, that the continuation of false doctrines is cemented at this juncture; however, the Democrats and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Principles of Democracy
Today’s America challenges us to question how we Americans are doing as citizens of the United States of America. In order to better understand our democracy and what it stands for I present the “Principles of Democracy”. Citizen participationEquality.Political tolerance.Accountability.Transparency.Regular free and fair elections.Economic freedom.Control of the abuse of power.Bill of Rights.Accepting the results of […]
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Do your part: Stay Safe. Save Lives.
By Racine Mayor Cory Mason and Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox The City of Racine recently launched #StaySafeRacine, a new social media campaign to flatten the curve, slow the spread of COVID-19, and keep people safe, no matter where they are — at home or, cautiously, out and about. The message is simple. Stay Safe. […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Do Your Homework
RUSD is asking for $1Billion over 30 years and has a “policy” that they’ll keep the tax rate stable. Don’t reward bad school leadership with a blank check. Do your homework. Vote NO. There’s nothing binding the district to keeping its word. District leadership has shown itself to be irresponsible with spending and debt. RUSD […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our Children Deserve Better
We are living through an unprecedented time of uncertainty and concern affecting everyone, everywhere in so many ways. In the midst of all this chaos, we must cast a vote on April 7th on a referendum that, if passed, could positively impact the lives of all of our children across the Racine Community today and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Tourism in Wisconsin
LETTER TO THE EDITOR As we approach the new year, I have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. As you likely know, it is the mission of the Department of Tourism to inspire travelers to experience Wisconsin. We work closely with destination marketing organizations, industry associations, and attractions throughout the state to […]
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Letter to the Editor: We Energies–Way Too Little, Much Too Late
Residents of Southeast Wisconsin inhale the most polluted air in the state. The air quality consistently receives an “F” from the American Lung Association. We Energies, with its two large coal plants in Oak Creek, continues to endanger the health of all who live within 25 miles of the plants. The coal dust particles being […]
