OPINION — What is the Western view of land as it relates to the Line 5 pipeline? For or against, discussion often sounds like a math equation; “If Line 5 blank the result is $blank.” There is little thought of what we owe the land. What if we took the Indigenous view — that land […]
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OPINION: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion backlash has companies quietly changing their programs
OPINION — Recent announcements of Governors from Florida and Oklahoma effectively banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public colleges, and Google, Facebook and others cutting DEI staff; have given companies the cover they needed to quietly change their DEI programming. Corporations must take great care not to eliminate programs that ensure they are […]
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OPINION: An open letter: Isolation is not the answer
OPINION — The following is an open letter to Racine Alders regarding the Hospitality Center. The letter has been republished here with minimal editing for grammar and punctuation. Jan. 22, 2024 Dear Alders McCarthy, Coe, Paffrath, Kaprelian, Peterson, Land, Perez, Kelly, and Sebastian, I write in response to your letter to Mayor Mason and the […]
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OPINION: Politics Simplified
OPINION — In a recent conversation with one of my most respected peers, I was told that my belief and vote for the Green Party (GP) was a wasted vote. They continued to tell me that in these dire times in American politics, one must throw away their personal convictions, values, and integrity and follow […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor, Opinion
OPINION: Once again, Wisconsin lawmakers attempt to block lifesaving medical care for transgender minors.
OPINION — Wisconsin lawmakers have attempted multiple times to deny my transgender son, Edward, lifesaving medical care. Prior to starting testosterone, Edward spent 14 weeks one school year hospitalized for mental health issues. Edward struggled with suicidal ideation for years and started testosterone after an intentional overdose that almost killed him. Since starting testosterone three […]
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OPINION: The All-American City?
OPINION — By the grace of God, I have never been homeless; however, before retirement, I worked many years with the population, and I found it to be a very humbling experience. I also found that this segment of the city’s population is viewed as being vile, menacing and revolting. When I looked closely at […]
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OPINION: 2024, same game, different name!
OPINION — Excuse me for being cynical as it pertains to America’s so-called system of democracy, but sometimes I wonder why Blacks even partake in the electoral process. I know many readers will say, well Blacks are Americans and should participate; however, nowhere in the annals of American history have Blacks ever been treated as […]
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OPINION: Here We Go Again! Will Black Americans rescue Biden in 2024?
OPINION — Once again Black Americans are being asked to rescue the Democratic Party’s Presidential candidate, Joe Biden. I continuously ask myself why I should vote for a man who started his political career in 1972 as a major segregationist in the United States Senate. I have always heard that the stripes on a zebra […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The retirement of Judge Mark F. Nielsen
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Recently, The Journal Times and the Racine (County) Eye published articles regarding the retirement of Judge Mark F. Nielsen from the bench. It was unfortunate that neither publication asked for comment by his fellow members of the judiciary. I am hopeful that this comment will correct that oversight. Mark Nielsen, Racine […]
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OPINION: UW-Parkside: Prepared for change
OPINION — Regardless of your age, I’m guessing most of us are familiar with John Lennon, the former Beatle. Even though he has been gone for more than 40 years, we hear his music all the time. In his song “Beautiful Boy Darling Boy” Lennon borrows a phrase from writer Allen Saunders: Life is what […]
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OPINION: Antisemitism and Islamophobia cannot be tolerated in our state
OPINION — Over the last several weeks, I’ve spoken with countless people in Wisconsin who are distraught about the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. They are hurting—terribly—and they are scared for their loved ones. We are all mourning the loss of so many lives. Islamophobia and antisemitism have always been serious problems in our […]
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OPINION: Taxpayer dollars should be used to serve the people here, not destroy lives elsewhere
OPINION — Last month, a U.S. government shutdown was miraculously averted. A potential shut down still exists if congress and the Biden administration cannot agree on appropriation bills by Nov. 17. Some of the services that will see the impact of a government shutdown are Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP), […]
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OPINION: Menthol ban: an examination of justice and equity in our community
OPINION — My name is Chester Todd, and I am a Community Advocate in Racine, Wisconsin. I am writing to make you further aware of an issue: the proposed menthol ban. This is a conversation that truly should be addressed to our Black community – a discussion that is grounded in our collective lived experiences. […]
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Opinion: How my New Year’s resolution led to the buzz about bees
Honeybees migration into their new home. – Save the bees! Save the bees, our lives depend on it. I know this because I once had no connection and appreciation for this winged insect. It’s true, the real buzz and word on the street is that these little buggers hold more value than we, as a […]
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OPINION: It is never too early, who shall answer the call for Wisconsin’s 1st District?
OPINION — I do not know Congressman Bryan Steil, so I can only put forth assumptions about his personality, outlook on social issues, and politics. I would assume that since he is a Republican and follows the party’s agenda (a requirement for membership), he may be anti-Black, anti-LGBTQIA, anti-immigration, and against anything positive for the […]