Politics
Left perspectives on power and policy across Wisconsin and the Madison area.
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Wisconsin communities face scrutiny over data center secrecy
The town of Beloit is the fifth Wisconsin community with an NDA for a possible data center.
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Eyeing voting rights, liberals aim to secure Wisconsin Supreme Court through 2030
In the April election, Wisconsin liberals are hoping to expand their majority on a body that could be a critical backstop for voting rights during the next presidential race.
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Police surveillance technology needs proper accountability
Grassroots resistance against Flock cameras are writing the blueprint for comprehensive reform.
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Starter homes? No, we need starter apartments
As homeownership continues to be out of reach for too many Madisonians, we should build more owner-occupied, multi-family housing.
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The federal war on trans healthcare mirrors that of abortion
Hospitals are folding to anti-trans hate, but the community continues to advocate for trans youth.
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Madison needs a wake-up call
The longer we pretend this City is a progressive haven, the more people will be harmed.
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Wisconsin energy utilities sacrifice affordability and sustainability to fuel the AI gold rush
Gas plants used to power data centers increase costs for consumers, risk of exposure to pollutants, and accelerate the harms of climate change.
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Stop spotlighting new films by known abusers
Madison boasts a dynamic movie culture, yet still needs programmers and community voices to facilitate change.
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What Wisconsin’s stagnant minimum wage means for workers and the economy
With its minimum wage frozen at $7.25 since 2009, Wisconsin lags most states, and shrinks the buying power of many workers while fueling debate over economic trade-offs.
