Misc

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The meanings of Tone Madison

Current and former editors reflect on the publication's life and legacy.

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Tone Madison is saying goodbye

We are sad, but grateful too.

Help Tone Madison live to fight another day

With advertising revenue down, we need your help more than ever.

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Support Tone Madison by purchasing a “Listen to the sky” shirt

Wear the "ghostly, ethereal whistles" of the natural world and and support curious, esoteric journalism.

Tone Madison’s 2024 Annual Report

Assessing our financial standing as we break down the breadth and impact of our work in our 10th year as a publication.

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Tone Madison marks a successful NewsMatch campaign for the fourth consecutive year

Reviewing the year-end total from a crucial fundraiser that powers our work.

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Tone Madison is announcing some leadership changes

Our fiercely independent, journalist-owned publication will move forward as our publisher steps down.

Tone Madison seeks a News and Politics Editor

Apply by May 19 to help us expand our political coverage.

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Rachel Litchman receives disability-journalism honor for Tone Madison comic on housing policy

The National Center on Disability and Journalism gives a nod to "Madison’s (un)affordable and (in)accessible housing problem."

a bad attitude towards the status quo · unflinchingly honest about our shortcomings and opportunities for growth and change · sharp news analysis and tough commentary on local politics · owned by the people doing the journalism · a crucial source for understanding Madison · deeply thoughtful about the city's softest and weirdest parts · the hyper-local, independent journalism every city deserves, but so few have · fearless, honest, and at times hilarious · sets the tone for documenting the arts in Madison · publishes stories no other publications have the guts to run · fearless writers and editors who are not afraid to push the envelope · any city in the country would be lucky to have a Tone Madison covering its culture
A dozen reasons to support Tone Madison’s year-end fundraiser

Testimonials from readers, contributors, and fellow journalists.