Another is that we need progressive change in office, to protect the most disadvantaged people in our state, so they can fully participate in civic life, and improve their own lives.

As progressives, we can take two things from this. For one, we can have hope that, even if the government doesn’t fund these programs, communities, nonprofits, and progressive organizations, can rise up to meet the challenge.

We encourage anyone in support of this bill to call their representatives and/or spread the word on social media.
In the meantime, why do you think WI in particular faces this disparity, and what do you think could help reduce this violence against women of color?

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This is particularly important in our state. Although black women are likely than white women to be murdered or abducted in all states, WI has an especially great disparity- African American women and girls face a risk 20 times greater than their white counterparts.

If you care about issues in your community, and you’re willing to put in the work that running a campaign requires, we encourage you to take that step forward. And, if you are endorsed by us, we will support you in that step, and all of the others, until the last. (2/2)

To our friends, allies, and supporters, please stay safe. Our future trainings will aim to teach up-and-coming candidates about how to be prepared for political violence. Other resources include:
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According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the suspect is "white, in his late 40s to early 50s, about 6 feet tall, weighing 200 pounds, with shoulder length blond hair. Police ask anyone with information to call officer Bryce Ripp at 608-266-8797 or email him at [email protected]."

Prado represents Wisconsin's 9th Assembly District in Milwaukee County, which has a diverse population, and has elected only Democrats since its creation in 1973. Officials are still trying to determine if Prado's house was deliberately targeted.

As progressives, we believe in giving more to both public infrastructure and the arts, giving people the opportunity to live *and* do the things that make them feel alive.

However, funding for the arts is always precarious, and there are other entities, like hospitals, and public school systems, in need of more public funding. Sadly, a lot of groups that need and deserve more support are, because of conservative control of the budget, ending up a bit like this: