Wisconsin’s anti-transgender sports bills strike at a fragile moment in LGBTQ politics
The legislation builds on specious narratives about transgender people invading women's spaces.
Emily's Latest Articles
Media, fascism, and the wreckage of Act 10
Looking back on the heady Capitol Occupation and its aftermath.
Sticking it to transphobes in Tenney Park and beyond
A recent rash of hateful stickers in Madison spurs a fundraiser to support Black transgender women.
Who’s roaring for fighter jets in Madison, and who has to hear them?
The planned F-35 installation at Truax Field threatens to steamroll people who bear the brunt of racial and class disparities in Madison.
What’s driving the Willy Street Co-op’s new union
The successful organizing drive reveals cracks in the Madison grocery institution's work culture.
Crucible aims to fill a dark void in Madison nightlife
The long-awaited east side club and venue will open its doors on New Year's Eve.
Madison’s small venues are rising up in a landscape that needs them
New spaces are springing up to cater to the city's varied musical niches.
Soggy don’t
Paul Soglin is exactly the kind of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wisconsin doesn't need.
Guest column: Can’t rely on tips
To improve opportunities and fairness for musicians, we need an attitude adjustment—and guarantees.