The state prison system was at nearly 130% capacity on July 26, according to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. More than 5,000 people are living outside of the designated normal population for the prison system. Overcrowding
Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Over the course of my life, I can look back and see how true that statement is. History shows us the very tangible progress we have made, even in recent years, but it’s important to
On August 26 the League of Women Voters of the Greater Chippewa Valley held a celebration of the passage of the 19th amendment, giving many women in the US the right to vote. There were informational tables, games, music, and several speakers. The speakers were Connie Russell, Eau Claire County
A large diverse crowd of people (we would estimate 500) took part in a rally in Eau Claire yesterday to protest the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Several scheduled speakers took part in the rally, after which many individuals spoke about their own experiences and how their lives will be
On 5/25/2021 the Menomonie Cares group spoke to Police Chief Atkinson about the report from the Speaker's Task Force on Racial Disparities.
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Yeah, thanks, Warren. Yes, um, you know, Thank you, Eric, for, you know, you're speaking a little bit later
Members of Menomonie Cares recently had a discussion with Menomonie Police Chief Atkinson via Zoom about issues of equity and community policing.
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I don't need to introduce anybody I have been corresponding with the chief who is a really fine
We appreciate and stand in solidarity with our Asian Americans and Pacific Islander friends and neighbors. We condemn anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander racism, hate crimes, and violence. We acknowledge both the interpersonal and structural racism and violence our Asian American and Pacific
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 13th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 5 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically
Gov. Tony Evers today announced 30 appointments to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion. The Advisory Council will be chaired by Secretary-designee Dawn Crim of the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and will provide strategic guidance to the governor
