MAKE WISCONSIN 4TH DISTRICT STRONG AGAIN
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MAKE WISCONSIN 4TH DISTRICT STRONG AGAIN ~
MAKED IN American
Since 2003, Travis Clark has been a member of a union and an advocate for American workers. Travis Clark, a 17-year employee at Briggs & Stratton. Travis Clark was elected by Local 2-232 members to serve as Briggs & Stratton's Stewart/Grievance Representative in 2011. Travis Clark was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He recalls a period when the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin had plenty of manufacturing jobs. The 4th district's middle class was shaped by Harley Davison, Allen Bradley, and Miller Brewing. In Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District, these businesses employed 38 percent of the workforce. Travis Clark has firsthand experience with the consequences of America's trade deficit.
fighting for justice reform
In 2001, the Wisconsin Appellate Court ruled that Travis Clark's constitutional rights were violated. The court also ruled the criminal justice system was being misused while Travis Clark was on probation and ordered his release. Travis Clark takes full responsibility for his actions as a young adult and knows his path would have been different if his father was there. Travis has a great opportunity to share his pass with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley. As a black man who’s been to prison, having that conversation with the high court in Wisconsin was an honor. He hopes one day he gets a chance to talk to the highest court in America. Travis knows that people in the United States will be interested in his criminal record. Travis said it should be because it exposes America's faults.
Justice reform is difficult to achieve without the support of Judges. This is not to say that judges have uniformly supported reform efforts. But many judges watch closely for opportunities to improve our judicial system. Travis Clark understands judges have a limited role in the judicial system and their job is to interpret and apply the law, not to create it. After being released from prison, Travis Clark wanted to help judges understand how the system was being used for profit and not rehabilitation.
THE FIGHT BEGIN WITH
iMMIGRATION
The Untied State of America is a country of immigrant, however Travis Clark have stated their is a difference from being a refugees fleeing their country of origin. African American are not refugees and was bought to America as slaves. Although he agrees America immigration system is broken and some type of path to citizenship for undocumented peoples can become citizens is needed. Travis Clark want s to ensure African Americans will not be impacted like it has with black business and job lost.
aBORTION
Travis Clark is a father of 5 lovely children. Although he was not financial stable. Travis Clark stated he would of never considered asking the mother of his children to have a abortion. He is understanding of the rights of a females , however he feels the father should have some input. Travis agrees if there’s a severe health condition to the mother, an abortion should be allowed. With that being said, those who are fighting against abortion must fight to ensure help is there for the family. To many kids in America are growing up in poverty. Travis Clark would also like to increase funding for daycare and food.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Travis Clark is concern on how rap lyrics are used in criminal case in the United State. The Frist Amendment should protect artists freedom of expression. Most Hip-Hop artists come from high crime areas. Their music highlights the pain urban communities are experiencing everyday and should not be used as directly involvement in any crime. Travis Clark noted American businesses are capitalizing and seeing high profits and should be doing more to protect freedom of speech.