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Kenneth Burns
How Sen. Tammy Baldwin built a coalition to pass the Respect for Marriage Act
In her interview with Isthmus editor Judith Davidoff and publisher Jason Joyce, Baldwin reviewed the steps involved in moving the Respect for Marriage Act through the Senate. Read more
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Coburn Dukehart Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin’s law on substance use in pregnancy is wrong, leading doctors say
Dr. Kathy Hartke says by using civil detention and forced treatment, while failing to provide adequate support, “We’re doing all the wrong things.” Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Tommy Washbush
Policing pregnancy
Wisconsin is one of just five states that allow civil detention for pregnant people accused of substance use. Its legal proceedings take place out of public view, under seal and with a low standard of evidence. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Lauren Cahillane
What to do in Madison this weekend: Shecase Showdown, 'Frandu's Death Party' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Dec. 1-4 features a symposium by the UW Elections Research Center; a new exhibit by Audifax. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Kenneth Burns
How Sen. Tammy Baldwin built a coalition to pass the Respect for Marriage Act
In her interview with Isthmus editor Judith Davidoff and publisher Jason Joyce, Baldwin reviewed the steps involved in moving the Respect for Marriage Act through the Senate. Read more
Nov 30, 2022
Seven Acre Dairy Company is set to (re)open
It's a one-of-a-kind destination for a new generation of Wisconsin dairy lovers, where people gather to connect and celebrate at a place steeped in history and natural beauty, all with a touch of joy and warm Midwestern hospitality. Read more
Nov 28, 2022
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Referendums pay for more emergency local services
Just like school district administrators, officials who run Wisconsin’s towns, villages, cities and counties are increasingly asking voters to approve additional spending for local services — and getting permission to do so. Read more
Nov 28, 2022
UW–Madison Archives
What to do in Madison this week: Skegss, Andrea Potos, and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 28-Dec. 1 includes an Isthmus conversation with Sen. Tammy Baldwin; a final weekend of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ from University Theatre. Read more
Nov 28, 2022
What's lost with Wisconsin's move to digital deer registration
Until a few years ago, when you shot a deer the DNR required successful hunters to produce the body. Cervid habeas corpus. Now it’s all done digitally. And something is lost. Read more
Nov 25, 2022
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What to do in Madison this weekend: TRL, Hip-Hop Nutcracker and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 24-27 features the openings of Zoo Lights and Immersive Van Gogh; a Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren double bill at the Orpheum. Read more
Nov 24, 2022
Evers, Kaul won but Democrats lost ground
Bright spots for Republicans include the re-election of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to a third term and capturing the 3rd Congressional District. Read more
Nov 21, 2022
Jesse Chieffo
What to do in Madison this week: Machine Head, Kevin Bozeman & Friends, and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 21-24 includes a pair of benefit shows for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin; Latin Music Fest at the Majestic. Read more
Nov 21, 2022
Next up: Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Opinion | The next most consequential election of our lifetimes in Wisconsin will be the race for state Supreme Court. Conservative Justice Patience Roggensack is retiring. If the liberals can pick up this seat they will flip the majority. Read more
Nov 18, 2022
Hannah Ritvo
UW-Madison students helped get critical youth vote out for November election
According to a national exit poll, the youth vote turned out for Democrats, with 53 percent of young people aged 18 to 29 supporting Democrats in Congressional races, 41 percent support for Republicans and 5 percent for independents. Read more
Nov 17, 2022
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J. Henry Fair
What to do in Madison this weekend: The Cut, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 17-20 features an EP release concert by Michael Darling; four more days stellar jazz at CodaFest. Read more
Nov 17, 2022
5:02 AM
Robin Shepard
Give thanks — for extra special bitters
Full Mile, Lakefront, Tyranena and One Barrel are tap-happy with beer treats this November. Read more
Nov 14, 2022
4:00 PM
Democrats keep executive, legislative branch ‘firewalls’
Gov. Tony Evers’ win over Tim Michels was a major victory for Democrats. And although Republicans will have a two-thirds grip on the 33-member Senate, there will be no two-thirds Republican majority in the 99-member Assembly. Read more
Nov 14, 2022
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Barka Fabiánová
What to do in Madison this week: CodaFest, ‘Feeding Beatrice’ and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 14-17 includes a chance to learn more about assisting nonprofits at Nonprofit Night Out; a reading by author and UW professor Amy Quan Barry. Read more
Nov 14, 2022
5:32 AM
Cameron Gillie
A roundup of Madison holiday arts and crafts fairs, pop-up markets and more
'Tis the season to shop local and crafty Read more
Nov 12, 2022
9:00 AM
Forward Madison’s Conor Caloia meets criticism head-on
“The only person, I think, who feels more pain than the fans is me,” says Forward Madison F.C. boss. Read more
Nov 12, 2022
8:00 AM
Longtime entrepreneur and former Ald. Mark Clear joins Isthmus
Development director Mark Clear will join sales director Barbara Bolan in devising creative ways to help Isthmus grow by working with our business partners and individual donors. Read more
Nov 11, 2022
12:15 PM
RoJo could have been defeated
Opinion | Mandela Barnes’ effort to court the party’s hard-left made it all but impossible for him to beat even a deeply flawed opponent like Ron Johnson. Read more
Nov 11, 2022
10:00 AM
The BoPo Tempeh at Bandung
The BoPo Tempeh at Bandung was art director Tommy Washbush’s gateway to the wonderful world of cilantro. Madison’s longtime Indonesian restaurant also makes the dish with chicken. Read more
Nov 11, 2022
8:00 AM
Panel of experts set to analyze the election in Thursday live stream
Join Isthmus for a discussion featuring Michael Wagner, Julia Azari, Jeff Mandell, and Susan Webb Yackee. Read more
Nov 10, 2022
2:30 PM
In the paper
The new Epic
If the feds had not pulled some huge contracts from Epic Systems a few years back, the company and Dane County would be rolling in new riches. But Epic is likely probably better off without them. Read more
A dream deferred?
Construction was set to begin this month on the more-than-decade-old proposal to build a Madison public market. But an unexpected development this summer has left the project fighting for its life. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: November 2022
Illustrator Kristin Shafel captures the quiet time before the hectic holidays in this month’s cover illustration. Read more
When abortion was illegal
Rain and Pat had unwanted pregnancies when abortion was illegal to in the United States. Both are devastated by the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, and are now telling their stories. Read more
Giant Jones gets bigger
Bottling has been a major bottleneck for the brewery preventing its growth. “We haven’t even tried to even find new places to sell our beer since before the pandemic because we can’t keep up with bottling demands,” says brewmaster Jessica Jones. Read more
SOLD OUT: Tudor Holiday Dinner Concert
Annual Wisconsin Union dinner & show featuring the Philharmonic Chorus of Madison, 5:30 pm, 11/30-12/4, UW Memorial Union-Great Hall. $85/$75. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
5:30 PM
Audifax reception
"Centre," paintings, 12/1-3/9, Garver Feed Mill (reception 6-8 pm, 12/1). Hours: Noon-6 pm Thursday & Saturday, noon-8 pm Friday, noon-4 pm Sunday. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
6:00 PM8:00 PM
RSVP for Soup's On
Dane Buy Local drive-through event featuring soup from local restaurants. Order Wednesday-Saturday at danebuylocal.com/soups-on; pickup 4-6 pm following Tuesday, FEED Kitchens. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Four Seasons Theatre musical, 12/1-11, Overture Center-Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. $35/$20. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
7:30 PM
Peter and the Starcatcher
University Theatre musical, 11/17-20 & 12/1-4, Vilas Hall-Mitchell Theatre, at 7:30 pm Thursdays-Fridays, 2 & 7:30 pm Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays. $26. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
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