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Dayna Long

Dayna Long is a socialist activist in Madison. She has also been published in Red Madison and Socialist Worker.

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A graphic shows a photo of a mid-century family with one child whited out and an inverse version of that family, upside-down, with the mother whited out, illustrating how, after the Dobbs decision, families must choose whether the risk of pregnancy complications is worth having children.
How the Dobbs decision weighs on parents in Madison

People who already have kids are uncertain about having more in a state where abortion is illegal. 

An illustration (by Scott Gordon) shows a rendering of a proposed apartment development on Sherman Avenue in Madison. The rendering is distorted through various filters, washing out the colors and creating a grainy effect.
Madison’s housing debate is dangerously underdeveloped

The fight between NIMBYs and developers leaves most of us with no side at all.

State Street businesses should not call the shots on Bus Rapid Transit

Business owners' recent comments about BRT stations reveal their ignorance and contempt of public transit.

How Madison’s public health officials talk to the business community

Emails between the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Public Health Madison & Dane County show a close, collaborative relationship.

Madison needs to think bigger than a pedestrian mall

Adding car-free spaces is great, as long as it's part of a much deeper movement.

POWERS wants Wisconsin to trust pregnant people

A new billboard campaign seeks to connect Wisconsinites to a full spectrum of pregnancy and birth resources.

Ignore the people, build the jail

Dane County Supervisors dodged a vote on Resolution 145, revealing a disdain for the public and democracy itself.

This public-private partnership makes Madison sick

Collaboration between government officials and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce compromises public health in more ways than one.

The Dane County Sheriff is shaming people for posting bail

In a disturbing press release, the Sheriff attacks Black citizens and the Free the 350 Bail Fund for exercising their legal rights.

Satya Rhodes-Conway is failing Madison

The Mayor's response has only deepened the systemic issues that prompted the ongoing wave of historic protests.