Author Jess Haven Jess Haven is an environmental justice organizer, union member, and sometimes-writer with affections for sociopolitical awareness and action. Sponsor Jess's Latest Articles Displacement, loneliness, and spontaneous community amid the violence By Jess Haven ● Politics ● June 5, 2020 Ongoing protests and police repression highlight the inadequacy of Madison's safety net for people struggling with homelessness and mental illness. Laboring and lounging on South Park Street By Jess Haven ● Culture ● March 6, 2020 In Microtones, our newsletter-first column. What you curb is Triangulador’s canvas By Jess Haven ● Culture ● May 28, 2019 The Madison-based street artist reflects on confidence and making work from other people's trash. Madisonians without kids need to give a shit about school-board elections By Jess Haven ● Politics ● February 12, 2019 The cops-in-schools controversy should prompt all local voters to take a greater interest in public education.