June 4, 2012

Dems: Walker ‘Extreme’ On Women’s Health As polls show that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is increasingly likely to survive efforts to recall him, Democrats on Tuesday accused him of trying to limit women’s access to health care. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) said support for Walker from Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell — he’s campaigning in the […]

The 16th Annual Hat Luncheon was held at the Wisconsin African American Women’s (WAAW) Center last Saturday, May 19, 2012. The 2012 “Faces of Hope” Honorees were: Willie Abney, Steve Adams, Ron Hayes, Dr. Harry Oden, Ernie “Gee” Mitchell, Atty. Henry Hamilton, Brad Pruitt, Thomas McCallum, Alphonso Pettis, Atty. Roy Evans, Tony Courtney, Dester Martin,

Can someone give Gwen Moore a medal of honor?

Throughout the GOP-led assault on women’s reproductive health rights, Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) has served as a soldier of love for women of color, poor women and victims of sexual and physical abuse.

Moore consistently commands the House floor and deploys pieces of her personal story to shame the mostly White male lawmakers who are hostile to women’s reproductive health rights, birth control, the Violence Against Women Act, free breast exams, kitty cats and orchids. Here, three of Gwen Moore’s greatest hits:

Mayor Tom Barrett is surrounded by prominent elected offi cials representing Milwaukee and Wisconsin following a brainstorming meeting regarding his run for governor. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)

In an impressive show of unity in preparation before Wisconsin’s historic recall election, a prominent group of elected officials, union members, community and business leaders met with Mayor Tom Barrett to strategize on how best to energize voters and get them to the polls.

Led by Senator Spencer Coggs, Senator Lena Taylor, Common Council President Willie Hines and the distinguished Congresswoman Gwen Moore the discussion brought forth many excellent and unconventional ideas on how to best energize voters and increase Mayor Barrett’s presence in the community.