By way of introduction, I wrote this 3ish in the morning Wednesday, November 4. I successfully did not check any news source till after the sun was up Wednesday. That was my goal and I kept it. Things are still up in the air. A close race. But now there seems to be nothing I […]
Commentary & Opinion
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Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Editorials
The most important election in our lives.
by George Martin Trump’s first term, in which he lost the popular vote, has been the absolute worst in US history. His administration has the greatest turnover in cabinet members, appointees, and staff. It has been clear from the beginning that this Trump administration has been self-centered and based upon Trump’s personal point-of-view, not one of […]
Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Neighbor Spotlight, Telling Our Stories
Neighbor Spotlight: Richard Franklin
by Adam Krueger “Good morning, Riverwest. This is Richard and Bagel.” It is a welcome many in the community see every morning on social media. They are the routine words written almost daily by the unofficial Mayor of Roverwest, Richard Franklin speaking in part on the behalf of everyone’s favorite neighborhood beagle, Bagel. Both are […]
Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Community Commentary, Education
Virtual Learning is Actual Chaos for Early Elementary Students
By Brenna Gonderman Autumn has arrived. The days are getting shorter and the dawn of digital learning has begun. In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 Milwaukee schools remain closed. But most families cannot afford to put their lives on hold. Working at a local childcare and youth center I have watched virtual […]
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