Author Scott Gordon Scott Gordon co-founded Tone Madison in 2014 has covered culture and politics in Madison since 2006 for publications including The A.V. Club, Dane101, and Isthmus, and has also covered policy, environmental issues, and public health for WisContext. Profile pic by Rachal Duggan. scott@tonemadison.com @scottgordonwi Sponsor Scott's Latest Articles The Madison “uniparty” is not oppressing you, because it’s not real By Scott Gordon ● Politics ● January 22, 2026 Local debates aren't what they should be, but they're not being crushed by the far left. As a musician stages his comeback, his accusers ask where the accountability is By Scott Gordon ● Music ● November 5, 2025 Four years after allegations of grooming and sexual misconduct, David Henzie-Skogen is back on the road with Youngblood Brass Band. Wisconsin’s elected officials need to put themselves on the line By Scott Gordon ● Microtones ● October 3, 2025 Get disruptive, get arrested, get creative, but don't play along with fascism. The outsides of other people’s homes By Scott Gordon ● Microtones ● August 15, 2025 Complaints about ugly new housing abound in Madison, but they aren't getting us anywhere. The Dane County Jail scrambles to back up its case for eliminating paper mail By Scott Gordon & Dan Fitch ● Politics ● July 14, 2025 County Supervisors are asking some tough questions about a proposed contract with prison-telecoms vendor Smart Communications. Tone Madison’s 2024 Annual Report By Scott Gordon, Christina Lieffring, Grant Phipps & Steven Spoerl ● Misc ● June 26, 2025 Assessing our financial standing as we break down the breadth and impact of our work in our 10th year as a publication. Good luck avoiding politics, Wisconsin Historical Society By Scott Gordon ● Microtones ● June 13, 2025 A missing Pride flag and the impossible neutrality of public institutions. Die, die, miss “American Pie” By Scott Gordon ● Microtones ● May 2, 2025 Killdozer's masterful cover of a godawful "classic" endures. The body camera issue By Scott Gordon ● Print ● April 26, 2025 Our second-ever print edition accompanies our ongoing coverage of surveillance and transparency. Wisconsin’s leaders need to stop being doormats By Scott Gordon ● Microtones ● April 25, 2025 Lawsuits and stern statements won't cut it—and nothing short of escalated resistance will. Posts pagination 1 2 … 142 Next