Politics

Left perspectives on power and policy across Wisconsin and the Madison area.

Brat Fest 2015 is already hilarious and right-wing

By Scott Gordon ● Music ● March 19, 2015 April 25, 2022

Charlie Daniels and Staind frontman Aaron Lewis are slated to play the Memorial Day Weekend event.

By Scott Gordon ● Music ● March 17, 2015 April 25, 2022

The event has its merits, but should not get $20,000 in city funding every year.

By Scott Gordon ● Culture ● February 12, 2015 April 25, 2022

The candidates for mayor of Madison share their positions on arts-related issues ahead of the Feb. 17 primary.

By Scott Gordon ● Culture ● June 10, 2014 April 25, 2022

Madison’s bus system needs to serve Madison’s nightlife.

By Chris Lay ● Culture ● May 22, 2014 May 22, 2022

Madison’s annual pork bender is now also partly a Christian-rock fest. What could go wrong?

By Scott Gordon ● Culture ● April 23, 2014 April 25, 2022

The fantasy author gives a talk at Madison’s annual Earth Day conference.

By Scott Gordon ● Culture ● September 25, 2012 April 27, 2022

By Scott Gordon ● Culture ● September 20, 2012 April 27, 2022