Opinion
-
Getty images
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
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
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
Getty Images
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
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
Jim Bushelle/Getty Images
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
1:00 PM
Foxconn Aerials
Tax credits for seasonal workers?
The contract awards tax credits for capital expenditures as long as the company has hired the required number of employees, including “partial year employees,” by Dec. 31 of the previous year. Read more
Mar 12, 2020
5:00 AM
Getty Images/David Michael Miller
Not as open as we could be
Wisconsin scored pretty high on a 10-state audit of compliance with freedom of information laws. But we could do better. Read more
Mar 5, 2020
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
Trust the students
A conservative law firm is challenging guidelines and policies adopted by the Madison school district to make our schools more inclusive. Read more
Feb 27, 2020
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
Honoring a hero’s humanity
Kobe Bryant can be a wonderful father, husband, mentor, philanthropist and basketball player. He can be a leader, even a hero. He can also be the perpetrator of sexual violence. Read more
Feb 20, 2020
5:00 AM
Trending
Isthmus Picks (Aug. 6-13)
MMoCA's galleries reopen (and the museum's Rooftop Cinema series returns), plus virtual talks by authors John Galligan and Melissa Faliveno...that's only a few of this week’s Isthmus Picks. Read more
"Existential threat"
Wisconsin’s paltry public support for the arts meets the pandemic to create an “existential crisis,” according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Read more
Drive-through pizza farm
Pizza off the farm? Sprouting Acres recreates the pizza farm in the era of COVID-19. Read more
Around the world in eight restaurants
Many of the world’s flavors exist right here in Madison. It’s possible to take a global culinary tour within the city limits. Read more
Hong and Roys prevail
Madison voted for a political outsider and an insider. Staff writer breaks down the August primary races. Read more
