Tag: brookfield

Those who assume the Solidarity Movement died with the recall may be in for a shock. For some previously apolitical citizens, involvement in our democratic process has only just begun. Progressives are stepping up like never before to run for office, and not just in safe blue districts. The Emerge…

The controversy surrounding the proposed Brookfield, Wisconsin mosque stems from misinformation and fear, resulting in preventable community conflict, in my opinion. Some comments uttered at the Waukesha County Anti-Islam Rally and mosque-related meetings over the past few months have been disconcerting, to say the least. So I was happy to learn…

Back in March I wrote about some Waukesha County residents’ opposition to a proposed Brookfield, Wisconsin mosque and my concerns over misinformation and fear-mongering. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt and not jump to hasty conclusions, but that’s not easy to do when they say things that make…

Calling all patriots! From Jim Price, Brookfield Patch: A Brookfield rally Saturday in support of Gov. Scott Walker, organized by a local grassroots group, has been moved back a bit to coordinate with a larger political event scheduled for the same day. “Walker Backers At The Square,” an informal gathering…

  H/T Fox 6 Steve Nagle argues a woman crossed the line between free speech and personal space. As first reported by FOX6’s media partners at the Brookfield Patch, Linda Lorino was cited for disorderly conduct by police. This is not a criminal matter, but instead a municipal violation, yet…