We’re already too comfortable with the violent far right
In Wisconsin and beyond, it’s long past time to confront the reality of the authoritarian threat.
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A case of calcified hate: Madison’s anti-trans chalk wars
An ephemeral medium becomes a weapon of choice for local TERFs.
A few words of encouragement for Wisconsin’s weary voters
It’s awful out there, but there are real opportunities before us.
Worker Justice Wisconsin’s year of new tactics and deep thinking
Operating at the intersection of religion and politics, the Madison organization leads the charge against immigrant worker exploitation.
Wisconsin’s state and local governments have learned to be useless
The “nothing works” doctrine continues to hinder progress in transportation, housing, and much more.
Abandoning the Madison Public Market is for cowards
A $5.2 million budget gap is not a good enough reason to scuttle this project.
It’s budget season in Madison!
And we’re here to help you make sense of how the city and county spends your tax dollars.
Ron Johnson’s gas-price nonsense obscures the real costs
Massive fossil fuel subsidies power climate change and Johnson’s lies in the first debate of Wisconsin’s Senate race.
A landlord-shaming project in Madison goes national
The Slumlords website offers renters some leverage in a rigged legal landscape.
Liquid decanted into talking skin tube
Some intrusive thoughts about Ron Johnson drinking a beer.
