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Public testifies against Milwaukee County Sheriff's jail report

Public testifies against Milwaukee County Sheriff's jail report

On Thursday, September 28, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors held a Committee of the Whole meeting. Among the agenda items for discussion was an informational report by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) regarding conditions in the County Jail and a possible audit. During the meeting, the MCSO

Milwaukee joins national week of action to protest the war in Ukraine

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Milwaukee joins national week of action to protest the war in Ukraine

The Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) held a rally on Sunday, October 1, in response to a call from the United National Antiwar Coalition to condemn the funding the U.S. continues to provide to pursue their policy of an endless war in Ukraine. The rally took part in a coordinated

Remembering Jacob Albright

Remembering Jacob Albright

On July 22, in Kenosha, WI, members of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression joined the family of Jacob Albright to hold a vigil commemorating his life and calling for transparency surrounding his death. Albright was taken into police custody on July 20 by officers of the Pleasant

Milwaukee Protest Demands Justice for Tampa 5

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Milwaukee Protest Demands Justice for Tampa 5

On July 19, a dozen activists gathered in front of the Sunburst Statue for a rally demonstrating solidarity and demanding justice for the Tampa 5. Protesters demanded charges be dropped against the Tampa 5, with calls to action to sign the petition and donate to their legal fund. In March,

Act 12 - Milwaukee Under Attack from State GOP

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Act 12 - Milwaukee Under Attack from State GOP

On July 6, elected alderpeople of the Milwaukee Common Council hosted a town hall regarding a city sales tax increase and other provisions around Wisconsin Act 12. Members of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression participated in the town hall and distributed general information about Act 12 to

‘We've never been free’: Milwaukee celebrates its second annual People's Independence Day

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‘We've never been free’: Milwaukee celebrates its second annual People's Independence Day

Milwaukee organizations hosted their second annual People’s Independence Day on July 4. Partner organizations, led by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR), Reproductive Justice Action - Milwaukee (RJAM) and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), hosted a rally and march shedding light on the hypocrisy of July

Remembering Brieon Green

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Remembering Brieon Green

On Monday, June 26, the family of Brieon Green held a balloon release to mark one year since his passing. Green’s family has been fighting for justice with the help of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) and the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition. This fight

Milwaukee holds vigil for George Floyd and all victims of police crimes

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Milwaukee holds vigil for George Floyd and all victims of police crimes

Thursday, May 25, 2023, marked the three-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by killer cop Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. George Floyd’s murder sparked a rebellion in which millions took to the streets in the U.S. and around the world. His murder resonated in Milwaukee, a city with

Milwaukee Alliance pickets Mayor Johnson’s home to demand a fair Shared Revenue plan

Milwaukee Alliance pickets Mayor Johnson’s home to demand a fair Shared Revenue plan

On Wednesday, May 31, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression held a picket outside Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s house. The Milwaukee Alliance recently launched their Fair Share Campaign in order to fight back against the strings attached to Milwaukee’s shared revenue increase being proposed by state

Community gathers for mural unveiling at Lucille Berrien Park

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Community gathers for mural unveiling at Lucille Berrien Park

On Sunday, May 28, dozens of community members gathered at Lucille Berrien Park for the official unveiling of a new mural to commemorate Lucille. The mural came about through a collaborative effort between the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, True Skool Inc., and the Milwaukee Parks Foundation. Milwaukee

Fair Shared Revenue Campaign

Fair Shared Revenue Campaign

Following the backlash from the MPA, and Wisconsin state GOP, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression has deccided to launch our Fair Shared Revenue Campaign. This campaign is being led by the Milwaukee Alliance as a response to the Wisconsin GOP announcing their shared revenue bill, LRB-2983: Local

24/48 Campaign Win - FPC passes video release footage

24/48 Campaign Win - FPC passes video release footage

After two years of fighting for a policy that guarantees the public release of police camera footage after critical incidents, a policy has finally been put in place on April 20, 2023. It will go into effect starting May 1, 2023. This policy requires MPD to release video footage of

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