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 […]
Tag: opinion
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
OPINION: Back to the fields
OPINION — The decision of the United States Supreme Court to trash the long-standing Affirmative Action Law that permitted many Black and Brown children access to a college education should come as no surprise to anyone, especially Black Americans. There is no other way to say it, Black people are living in a social system […]
Posted inOpinion
OPINION: Against Apathy: Lake Michigan after Two Sausage Egg and Cheese McGriddles
OPINION — There’s nothing quite like standing on the frozen sands of North Beach on a winter’s morning. The frigid waves steadily march from the endless eastern horizon only to crash mere inches from my feet. The crisp air fills my lungs. The whooshing wind whistles in my ears. The ridgeline behind me, full of […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor, Opinion
OPINION: Keep the Rule of Law: Spring 2023 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court
OPINION — Wisconsin has an opportunity to ensure that our Supreme Court will follow the law. This is always important, but with individuals stating publicly that they would ignore the law because they sympathize with various social issues, it is even more important today. Our government is structured so this should never happen. Laws are […]
Posted inElections, Opinion
OPINION: 2023 State Supreme Court race and issues of race
OPINION: Although the contest for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is nearing its final stretch, It seems that the needs of the Black voting bloc have virtually been ignored by the two candidates, Judge Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly. Like Protasiewicz, I am also a firm believer that women’s health issues, including abortion, are extremely important; however, we […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
OPINION: How some people are benefitting from inflation
OPINION — As the cost of living rises across the nation, families face tougher financial situations and shrinking budgets. If this is the case, then how are some people growing their wealth faster than ever? The answer is through investment into industries that are resistant to inflation. Under Trump, many were satisfied with the low […]
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Racine County:Â 10 stories you may have missed this week
RACINE COUNTY — The start of September kicked off this week and the news was flying off the press. Children are back in school. The fall season is upon us. Events are in full swing. You name it, it’s happening in Racine. Perhaps, you may have missed what’s happened this week. If you’re someone who […]
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Government, Opinion, Politics
OPINION: Honestly speaking – Thoughts for the independent Black Voter
OPINION – Well, here we go again. The Mid-term elections are a couple of months away and Wisconsin’s Black voters find themselves trapped, as usual, in the political madness of voting for the lesser of two evils that continue to play fraudulent games with our efforts of obtaining equality. Ironically, it seems that many of […]
Posted inCommunity, Government, Opinion
OPINION: An open letter to Gov. Tony Evers
The following is an opinion piece/open letter to Governor Tony Evers written by First District County Supervisor, Nick Demske. June 17, 2022 Dear Governor Tony Evers, I canvassed to help get you elected, I knocked on my neighbors’ doors for you, I will vote for you in the upcoming election and I urge any person […]
Posted inCommunity, Government, Opinion, Politics
OPINION: Call To Action
OPINION – I am not a politician; however, I am politically astute enough to know the American political system uses covertly biased policies, along with cross-party fraudulent efforts, usually clothed in deceptiveness to deceive Black folks. The poverty-stricken Black underclass are deceived and exploited for their political capital in most elections, be it local or […]
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Politics
OPINION: Issues pertaining to the Wisconsin fall Senate race and Black voters
OPINION – The upcoming fall Wisconsin Senate race will be one of the most important in the state’s history, especially for the Black population of the Southeastern sectors of Racine and Kenosha. Although there are many Democratic candidates running, the seat is held by the highly conservative and eccentric Republican Ron Johnson. As a conservative, […]
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OPINION: School Boards Leader Calls for Civility
Wisconsin Association of School Boards Executive Director John Ashley released the following statement: We’ve become increasingly alarmed at the recent reports of personal threats of violence and harassment directed at school board members across the state. Civil disagreement and protest are cornerstones of our democracy but attempts to intimidate school board members and physically disrupt […]
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OPINION: Legislation Eliminates Healthcare Collaboration
Wisconsin patients beware: some nurses don’t want physicians involved in yourhealth care. The State Legislature is currently considering legislation to alter theway health care is provided in the state. Assembly Bill 396 and Senate Bill 394 authored by Representative Rachel CabralGuevara (R-Appleton) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) eliminate thephysician-led health care teams that make […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
OPINION: A Cool Idea – Let’s Do It Here!
From time to time, I run across an idea so cool, stunning, and creative that I just have to share it. And, suggest that it be done here in Racine. A few weeks ago, a visit to my home state of Iowa included a stop in Mason City. It’s a smallish city (population 27,800) situated […]