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
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
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
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
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
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
5:00 AM
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
5:00 AM
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
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
Smoking guns
Evidence shows that 18 is too young of an age to make an accurate risk assessment, says Amy Hagopian of the University of Washington School of Public Health. “The tobacco industry knows this. So do military recruiters.” Read more
Jan 23, 2020
5:00 AM
Trending
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
