Story and Photo by Suzanne Zipperer
People come to community service and activism in different ways. For many, it’s the idealism of youth tied with a strong ego that tells you that you can change the world. Others face an obstacle or tragedy that defines their mission – a loved one killed by a drunk driver; their child is challenged with a disability; a visit to a landfill opens their eyes.
November 2012
Why I am supporting Tammy Baldwin for US Senate
by Kirsten Polley
Being that this is my first presidential election that I am able to vote in, I am pretty excited. I am also excited to be able to vote for Tammy Baldwin for US Senate.
A Call for Federal Investigation of MPD
By George Martin
How can we talk about torture at Abu Gharib and not talk about police brutality right here at home? Having been to Iraq and lived in Milwaukee, there are too many similarities. Peace Action WI has joined with the NAACP, MICAH, ACLU and other community organizations in working together for a federal investigation of our Milwaukee Police Department MPD) and institutional change.
Residents and Police – An Unnecessary Divide
by Rick Deines,
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” – St. Francis of Assisi
The revelation of the mistreatment of Derek Williams while in police custody has surfaced the need for opening ongoing community-wide conversations. My hope is that we can find a way to begin a different kind of conversation that will spread across neighborhoods and include rank and file officers, the beat cops, and the Union, but in particular the average citizens who are often unheard in the discussion.
November 2012 Calendar
Continuing Events At End of Calendar
1 THURSDAY
5th DISTRICT CRIME PREVENTION MEETING 2920 N 4th St. All residents welcome, 5:30PM
CLUB TIMBUKTU 520 E Center, Disco Funk Night, 9PM
LINNEMAN’S 1001 E Locust, The Sleepwalkers, Sugarwolf , 9PM
MIRAMAR THEATRE 2844 N Oakland, The Moth StorySLAM: Unintended, 8PM
RIVERWEST PUBLIC HOUSE 815 E Locust, On the Tip of My Tongue Live Game Show, 9PM free
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