Opinion
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
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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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David Michael Miller
Evers’ Hail Mary
The governor has announced that he’s appointing a nonpartisan commission to draw new legislative maps. Unfortunately, the Republican Legislature will do everything it can to undermine a fair process. Read more
Feb 13, 2020
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David Michael Miller
How about just having some empathy?
Personal experience should influence politicians. How could it not? But I chafe at those who “see the light” because trouble has landed on their own doorstep. We elect leaders to deal with our problems, not theirs. Read more
Feb 6, 2020
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David Michael Miller
Don’t kill the messenger
Water utility spokesperson Amy Barrilleaux took a page from President Trump’s playbook in responding to an Isthmus cover story on PFAS contamination. Read more
Jan 30, 2020
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One step back
Restaurants and bars change with the changing rules. State Street Brats is temporarily closed, Dexter’s opens for takeout and Gib’s is in limbo. Read more
Make it rain with the 1s and 0s
Help out local artists by buying some music online. Here's a few more recent releases to get you started. Read more
Next steps for Overture
Overture is predicting a $7 million budget shortfall this year even with severe staffing cuts. Read more
Don’t keep customers in the dark
The Wisconsin Grocers Association has joined the regressive Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce to fight the Evers administration’s tentative steps toward listing businesses where at least two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Read more
