Politics
Left perspectives on power and policy across Wisconsin and the Madison area.
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Conduit: Dan Shafer on recombobulating Midwestern media
The Milwaukee-based journalist talks with us about covering Wisconsin politics through his newsletter, The Recombobulation Area.
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The astroturfed “Freedom Rally” won’t represent Wisconsinites, but will put them at risk
Friday’s dangerous Capitol gathering is shaping up to be a monument to thoughtlessness.
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Spectrum’s free student wi-fi offer is no good if you have an outstanding bill
As public schools shift to remote learning, barriers to internet access deepen existing disparities.
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Cross Plains becomes a bright spot for online organizing in times of crisis
The 2018 floods inspired the formation of a Facebook group that is now helping the community weather the pandemic.
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A postmortem on Wisconsin’s plague election
The results from April 7 are a relief, but Wisconsin’s democracy remains sicker than ever.
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The Kastenmeier Courthouse is Madison’s blocky blue Modernist marvel
Kenton Peters’ design is a good argument against requiring one architectural style for all federal buildings.
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No confidence
Tony Evers must do more than blame Republicans for the failure to delay the April 7 election.
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Conduit: “The service industry is a haven”
Morris Ramen chef Francesca Hong discusses her efforts to get relief for local restaurants during the pandemic.
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Employees at “essential” businesses are safer at home, on edge at work
Workers around Dane County say that companies are falling short on safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Conduit: Karin Wolf braces for a quagmire in the arts world
The City of Madison Arts Administrator joined us on the March 26 edition of our new livestream series.
