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Chelsey Dequaine
Isthmus’ mayoral debate
Racism, mass transit, the public market and temperament were all debated at Isthmus’ mayoral debate. Read more
Trying times
Six candidates believe they have the experience and vision to help Madison schools grapple with racism, behavioral issues, the achievement gap and move. Isthmus talked to the candidates to find out why they’re running and what they want to achieve. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Amy Stocklein / Victoria Davis
Is Madison ready for a new mayor?
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin says he has the experience to tackle Madison’s challenges. Challenger Satya Rhodes-Conway says it’s time to give someone else a shot. The election is less than three weeks away. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Neighborhood concerns
Police have twice been called to the home of Jim White, candidate for Common Council, for reports of a domestic disturbance. White denies any violence occurred. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Joe Tarr
Socialism’s safest place
Madison has a chapter of Socialist Rifle Association, a leftist alternative to the NRA that aims to offer gun education and a defense of community. People of color, women and transgender people are welcome — racist, sexist bigots are prohibited. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
MadWeek for Mar. 14, 2019
So what if you have a headache — Madison is the third best place to live, according to Livability.com. All this and more in MadWeek. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Breathing room
Propeller Health’s David Van Sickle focuses on a digital treatment for asthma. It’s part of a lifetime’s interest in aiding those who have difficulty breathing. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
4:59 AM
Haidee Chu
Local students lead on climate change action
A coalition of Madison-area high school students is tired of waiting for adults to take needed action against climate change. These students plan to march next week to draw attention to the problem. Read more
Mar 8, 2019
3:37 PM
Killer coal
The world has 12 years to prevent catastrophic climate change. So why are Wisconsin’s utilities still burning coal? Read more
Mar 7, 2019
5:01 AM
Mary Langenfeld
Going the distance
Several local amateur boxers are heading to the Golden Gloves tournament later this month in Middleton. They hope to qualify for the national tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Read more
Mar 7, 2019
5:00 AM
Market equity
The Madison Public Market, expected to open in 2021, is a chance to work toward equity by helping people create viable businesses. Read more
Mar 7, 2019
5:00 AM
Madweek for Mar. 7, 2019
Gov. Tony Evers bars a conservative news outlet from attending a budget briefing, driverless shuttle might be cruising the Wash this fall and Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn should be shaking his boots, it’s been a Madweek. Read more
Mar 7, 2019
5:00 AM
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The latest big time sports outrages
Where should I start? How about Jim Delaney, the Big Ten commissioner who is retiring with a $20 million bonus. Read more
Tell All: A world without love or sex
None of my male college friends who are in their 20s have had a serious relationship that I know of; now they’re obsessing about their tech careers and show no interest in settling down. Read more
Helping hands
Wisconsin craft brewers pitch in during Tom Porter’s illness. The help staved off the need to contract-brew or cease operations altogether. Read more
Trying times
Six candidates believe they have the experience and vision to help Madison schools grapple with racism, behavioral issues, the achievement gap and move. Isthmus talked to the candidates to find out why they’re running and what they want to achieve. Read more
Is Madison ready for a new mayor?
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin says he has the experience to tackle Madison’s challenges. Challenger Satya Rhodes-Conway says it’s time to give someone else a shot. The election is less than three weeks away. Read more
