Criminal Justice & Civil Rights

  By CNN Political Unit  (CNN) – U.S. lawmakers and former presidents from both sides of the aisle took time Thursday to mark the death of Nelson Mandela, the prisoner-turned-president who reconciled South Africa after the end of apartheid, is dead.Mandela was age 95. President Barack Obama:"Nelson Mandela lived for that ideal, and he made it real. He… Read more »

   MILWAUKEE (AP) - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore says the world has lost a visionary leader and a hero for human rights with the death of former South Africa President Nelson Mandela. The Democratic congresswoman and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with Mandela in 2005 in Washington. She says it was "a powerful moment that left an indelible… Read more »

   U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore says the world has lost a visionary leader and a hero for human rights with the death of former South Africa President Nelson Mandela. The Democratic congresswoman and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with Mandela in 2005 in Washington. She says it was "a powerful moment that left an indelible mark." Mandela… Read more »

  By Chris Weigant   We still have two quick Honorable Mention awards to hand out before we get to the big story, though. Both are for introducing legislation, and the first goes to Representative Gwen Moore, for her "Domestic Violence Criminal Disarmament Act," which would remove guns from domestic violence criminals. The second goes to Representative… Read more »

I am so proud to join Congressman Paulsen as we work to protect trafficking victims. I urge my colleagues to do their part to reduce the prevalence of sex trafficking and the pain associated with this horrific crime. Read more »

As we continue to debate our budgetary priorities, the farm bill, comprehensive immigration reform, and other important issues, I encourage my colleagues to join me in my fight to turn domestic violence victims into survivors. Read more »

  By Rep. Gwen Moore  Just over a year ago, our country mourned for the tragic loss of Zina Daniel. Zina was shot and killed by her estranged husband while at work in the Azana Salon and Spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin. She was a mother of two daughters and was well loved by her family and the community. Last month, I met with Zina's brother, Elvin, who is a National… Read more »

 By Mike Lowe MILWAUKEE (WITI) — On Capitol Hill on Wednesday, October 30th, amid the uproar over health care, Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore wanted to return the focus to gun control — and the brother of one of the victims in the Azana Salon & Spa shooting was on hand. “Keep the heat on Congress to do something. I can tell you we’ve got to… Read more »

Regardless of your background or belief system, I urge all people to recommit ourselves in our fight for jobs, freedom, justice and equality. May we march on together. Read more »

The Voting Rights Act not only liberated us – it empowered us. Read more »