Opinion
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Take back our presidential debates
Debates should give us a chance to see how candidates perform under pressure, find out what they know, hear their vision for the country, and evaluate their highest priorities. Read more
Close the CAFOs
In just the past 14 years, the number of CAFOs in Wisconsin has more than doubled. Read more
Sep 3, 2020
Judith Davidoff
Is Madison ready to prioritize people over property?
Community activists push back on the city for prioritizing the use of public funds to repair private property while taking no meaningful steps towards racial justice Read more
Aug 27, 2020
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Why I can't get my brother help
Noah told a doctor four years ago that he can’t stop drinking. “I can’t stop. I’ve tried. This isn’t about getting drunk and having fun — that ended years ago. If I stop drinking, I’m sick and in pain, so I drink to stop the pain.” Read more
Aug 24, 2020
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A triple threat
Congress’ failure to extend a pandemic-related moratorium could place more than 29 million Americans at risk of homelessness by the end of the year. Read more
Aug 3, 2020
Institutional racism makes everything worse
Ald. Rebecca Kemble defends her vote to delay a State Street recovery proposal. Read more
Jul 28, 2020
Dylan Brogan
Jun 8, 2020
3:30 PM
When will we be real to you?
The erasure of my candidacy by Citizen Dave is not just an erasure of my story as a black immigrant Muslim woman, but the erasure of the struggle of many Madisonians who live in crushing disadvantage. Read more
May 12, 2020
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We can do better
How can we take today's problems and find long-term solutions that extend far beyond the current pandemic? Read more
May 8, 2020
3:15 PM
Ross Zentner
One magical night
After months of rehearsal and preparation, Children’s Theater of Madison had to cancel its production of “Peter Pan” after dress rehearsal. The show’s director shares her thoughts on the experience. Read more
Mar 23, 2020
4:00 PM
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Looking out for each other
Local businesses and arts organizations are in a world of pain right now due to essential coronavirus precautions. Isthmus’ associate publisher Craig Bartlett shares a message of support. Read more
Mar 13, 2020
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Carry on and vend
Some food carts took the year off. Others forged ahead. And there were even some new names entering the business. Read more
School referendums should have price tags
If both referendums on the fall ballot are approved, taxes on the average $311,000 home would go up a whopping $470 or so when the new spending is fully implemented in a few years. Read more
Rockhound Brewing Company to close
Rockhound Brewing Company announces it “can see no logical path forward.” The restaurant will close Nov. 14. Read more
Johnson Street coffee shop target of racist graffiti
Photos of President Donald Trump surrounded the message, “It’s okay to be white,” on a sign affixed to Johnson Public House. Read more
Libertarian presidential candidate courts Black Lives Matter supporters
Protesters in the streets of Madison this summer and Jo Jorgensen agree fundamental change to the criminal justice system is needed. How to get there is another matter. Read more
