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Milwaukee, WI – Yesterday, upon the conclusion of the second leg of the Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement: “Today, I was honored to have… Read more »

Hundreds gathered in front of the federal building in downtown Milwaukee for the “Families Belong Together” rally. Read more »

Washington, DC – In honor of National Reunification Month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced H.R. 6233, the Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, to prohibit the use of federal funds to rip families apart solely based on poverty. “The condition of impoverishment should never be used as justification for tearing children from their parent's arms," said Congresswoman Moore.… Read more »

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) will join more than 20 other Democratic Members of Congress on Saturday, June 23, at the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen and Brownsville, Texas. The group, including members of the Democratic Women’s Working Group will speak to children and parents that have been ripped apart by President Donald Trump’s cruel zero-tolerance… Read more »

The crisis at America's southern border with Mexico has reached into the heart of Wisconsin politics. Read more »

There appears to be little mystery left in Washington’s mayoral race. Read more »

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in commemoration of Juneteenth: "Milwaukee has a long and rich tradition of elevating the song of emancipation to echo across the nation. Our Juneteenth day of jubilee is much more than a celebration of progress, it is a living memorial of the ongoing fight for freedom from oppression. This joyous day is… Read more »

Washington, DC – In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to remand Gill v. Whitford on technical grounds, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “Today, the Supreme Court had the opportunity to rule on the side of justice and democracy. They had the opportunity to guarantee that our representative democracy is built to work for… Read more »

Milwaukee's organizing committee will submit its bid Monday to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Read more »

How does a campaign led by the poor and dispossessed engage with elected officials without the politicos stealing the spotlight for partisan purposes? That’s a question the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival has grappled with since they launched a series of actions in May. Read more »