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Oona Mackesey-Green is managing editor at Tone Madison, and a writer and organizer in Madison, WI.

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Inhumane Dane Episode 1: Where is the justice?

The lasting impacts of Jimmie Joshua’s ordeal inside the Dane County Jail.

Introducing the Inhumane Dane podcast

Coming soon: A podcast series about the backlash against a new jail in Dane County.

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A post-Dobbs survey on family planning, from Tone Madison and Madison Minutes

We want to hear from you.

Image description: silhouette of a hand holding a phone doing a google search for “emergency pregnancy options madison.” Results include the Pregnancy Helpline Madison and Planned Parenthood. In the background are images about the delegitimacy of crisis pregnancy centers, including the Pregnancy Helpline logo with text painted over it “WARNING FAKE CLINIC.” End image description.
Babies and Beyond’s timely rebrand won’t erase its 40-year legacy as a crisis pregnancy center

You can't shine shit, try as a PR machine might.

A photo of a June 24, 2022 protest at the Wisconsin Capitol shows a demonstrator holding up a handmade sign depicting Baby Yoda, and underneath it the word "FUCK." Photo by Emily Mills.
Adapting and caring in post-Roe Wisconsin

More resources and information for those looking to access or protect abortion.

Illustration: Collaged map of the Southdale neighborhood with the current and proposed bus routes drawn. The current route for the area is in orange, it weaves through the Southdale neighborhood and includes 11 stops. The proposed bus route is in black along Rimrock Road and includes a single stop in the Southdale neighborhood. Illustration by M.Rose Sweetnam.
Madison’s Southdale neighborhood fights for transportation, without representation

Residents won a partial victory in their struggle to preserve bus service within their neighborhood. Now, the decision heads to the Madison Common Council where they—once again—have no elected representation.

Caption: In a photo taken from the steps of the state Capitol, protestors hold up handwritten signs on cardboard and poster board, with state street visible in the background. Photos by Emily Mills.
Madison fights back for abortion 

We're following the response to this week's Roe news, and would like to hear your stories.

Getting ready for the spring election part II: Navigating the noise

What's on display as voting rules change and County Board seats turn over.

Getting ready for the spring election part I: Make a plan to vote

Know what's on your ballot and where you're voting

Silence speaks volumes in the Quadren Wilson case

The bizarre and opaque news cycle around a high-profile police shooting.