“I came to Riverwest in 1986,” says Margaret. “I was living on the east side, and the duplex was sold. I had thirty days to get out. I had two children living with me. And two dogs. And a cockatiel. I was working for Curative and was contracted to Froedtert.” A child that Margaret was […]
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Currents Calendar February 2017
1 WEDNESDAY ART BAR “Great” Poetry Readings 7PM HIGH DIVE Thistledown Thunders 10PM INVIVO WELLNESS Mindfulness For Real: Session 1 – The Real Body (part of 4-session course; sign up (414) 265-5606 or invivowellness.com, 10:30-11:30AM $15 LINNEMAN’S 1001 E Locust, Acoustic Open Stage feat. Cullah; sign-up 8:30PM // starts 9PM $6, $8 […]
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A Baby Boomer and a Millennial Discuss the County Executive Race
Monica Reida: My first question is, have you gotten exhausted from this election yet? Because I have. Vince Bushell: And are you referring specifically to the Chris vs. Chris election? MR: Yes. I’ve had to unfollow so many people on Facebook, which you maybe have the benefit of not being on Facebook. VB: Yes, as […]
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Interpreting the Close Results of the February Primary
by Monica Reida Who said money can get you what you want? At the end of the February 16 primary, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele was behind Sen. Chris Larson (D-7th) by more than 700 votes. Although they both are advancing to the April 5 election, the result of this primary is a little surprising. […]
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Pirate Party candidate runs against two politicians named Chris
by Monica Reida Joe Klein is no stranger elections. Klein, a founder of the Wisconsin Pirate Party, ran for Milwaukee County Executive in 2004 and state assembly in 2014, losing both times. He is currently running for Milwaukee County Executive against incumbent Chris Abele and State Sen. Chris Larson (D-7th). “We have two democrats running,” […]
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