Wisconsin's political landscape is dangerous for Black people
While Wisconsin is often viewed as a swing state that pingpongs back and forth between Republicans and Democrats, the way it is governed is right wing.
On the state and local levels, especially in Milwaukee, politicians are not enacting progressive policies. Instead, decision-makers continue to push carceral solutions that further criminalize Black people.
Our organization, the African American Roundtable, is based on Milwaukee's Northwest Side. Our organization is Black-led and works to build a world where Black people activate their capacity to live in healthy, interconnected communities with care, safety and accountability. One of our campaigns, LiberateMKE, is an “invest-divest” campaign that works to move money away from police and prison and towards investing in the needs of residents, which includes mental health, affordable, quality living, and prevention.
Our political vision is clear: We see a Milwaukee with fewer police and eventually no police. As we are building a base with residents on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, and while residents still favor police, their underlying message is they want safety.
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