Opinion
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Close the CAFOs
In just the past 14 years, the number of CAFOs in Wisconsin has more than doubled. Read more
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
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
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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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Kenosha at the center
Staff writer Dylan Brogan reports from Kenosha as the city struggles to understand what comes next after the police shooting of Jacob Blake — and contends with a visit from President Donald Trump and his supporters. Read more
We are what we eat
There is that one dish. You know the one. The one you crave, the one you simply cannot not order. If you don’t already know about these dishes, we hope you’ll try them and love them too. Read more
Rain, rain, go away
COVID-19 crops up on campus and some restaurants close. Overall, the plan is still for dining outdoors, despite a cool exit for summer. Read more
Editing our future
“Human Nature” is a new documentary featuring UW-Madison bioethicist Alta Charo. It looks at the ethical implications of the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR. Read more
Unhappy trails
In recent years, local cross-country skiers had one place to go when Mother Nature was not cooperative: Madison’s Elver Park. Another facility with snowmaking abilities is on hold. Read more
