NEWS
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Dylan Brogan
“Wake up” Madison
Large protests in Madison, organized by black youth, have stopped the violent behavior seen this weekend downtown. All-night occupations of the State Street side of the Capitol Square appear to be ongoing. Dylan Brogan reports. Read more
PAULIUS MUSTEIKIS
300 Black-owned businesses to support
The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce has been compiling a list of local Black businesses and Black-led organizations since 2013. Read more
Jun 4, 2020
Gretchen Rolfs
Tear gas and a pandemic
Tear gas is meant to irritate all exposed membranes. Police use of tear gas can have long-term respiratory effects, which raises new concern during a respiratory pandemic. Read more
Jun 4, 2020
Judith Davidoff
“Kind of raw”
Fontana was hit hard. Other businesses board up preemptively as Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway supports protest but calls for the violence and looting to stop. Read more
Jun 2, 2020
Dylan Brogan
“This is not a riot, this is a revolution”
Several alders say police tactics against protesters were “a gross and unnecessary display of force.” Organizers of the local protest against the killing of George Floyd call out “Madison liberalism.” Read more
Jun 1, 2020
Dylan Brogan
Who is to blame?
Many in Madison want to blame others for a day of peaceful protest descending a night of rioting and looting. Staff writer Dylan Brogan reports on what police and eyewitnesses say about the first hour of destruction. Read more
May 31, 2020
Judith Davidoff
Madison mayor condemns looting, but urges focus on systemic racism
“Our community is wounded,” said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. “People are hurting. Businesses are harmed. We must work to heal but I need everyone to understand that papering over the problems of racism and injustice does not bring healing." Read more
May 31, 2020
Dylan Brogan
Peaceful protest, then pepper spray
Organizers of the protest against the police killing of George Floyd demanded justice. After most demonstrators left, chaos erupted on State Street. Read more
May 30, 2020
10:19 PM
Amy Stocklein
The nature of things
For many, the focus of recent months has been on surviving the moment. But the virus and resulting destruction have also created an opportunity for contemplating our damaged planet. Read more
May 25, 2020
3:30 PM
Dylan Brogan
Brave new world
Dane County and Madison is moving into phase one of its “Forward Dane” plan to reopen the economy on May 26. Read more
May 22, 2020
12:28 PM
Illustration by James Heimer for Madison Magazine
No Questions Asked
Top health officials agree that needle exchanges have proven an effective public health initiative by reducing the spread of dangerous blood-borne diseases among intravenous drug users. A special report in collaboration with Madison Magazine. Read more
May 21, 2020
5:00 AM
Sign me up!
Curbside pickup appointments at Madison Public Library are going fast. What’s next? CSA-style book requests, drop boxes opening, and more scenario planning. Read more
May 18, 2020
5:00 PM
A tale of two counties
On the Dane County side of the Wisconsin River, “Safer at Home” is still in place. On the Sauk County side, public health officials have only issued voluntary guidelines for businesses to follow. Read more
May 15, 2020
12:09 PM
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300 Black-owned businesses to support
The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce has been compiling a list of local Black businesses and Black-led organizations since 2013. Read more
“Kind of raw”
Fontana was hit hard. Other businesses board up preemptively as Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway supports protest but calls for the violence and looting to stop. Read more
“This is not a riot, this is a revolution”
Several alders say police tactics against protesters were “a gross and unnecessary display of force.” Organizers of the local protest against the killing of George Floyd call out “Madison liberalism.” Read more
Madison mayor condemns looting, but urges focus on systemic racism
“Our community is wounded,” said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. “People are hurting. Businesses are harmed. We must work to heal but I need everyone to understand that papering over the problems of racism and injustice does not bring healing." Read more
Peaceful protest, then pepper spray
Organizers of the protest against the police killing of George Floyd demanded justice. After most demonstrators left, chaos erupted on State Street. Read more
