Opinion
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In Evers’ image
A crowded Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026 could be a good or a bad thing.
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Tony Evers is still best bet for Wisconsin governor
People already know who Evers is and threatening he is not. He comes off like the school principal he once was.
Jul 18, 2025
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A time of upheaval for public media
Even before federal funding cuts seemed imminent, public media has been struggling.
Jul 7, 2025
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Bucky needs a union
Under the settlement in House v. NCAA, universities can pay all of their players in all sports collectively up to about $20.5 million per year. The settlement was supposed to go into effect on July 1, but is now on appeal.
Jul 7, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Save the VA
Retired VA doctor Michael Siebers warns that the Veterans Health Administration is in a ‘crisis,’ with federal cuts to staff and services negatively impacting veteran care.
Jul 4, 2025
This American Life
My grandmother left Germany for the United States when she was a toddler. She served as a Marine in World War II and remained an American patriot until she died at 86. Yet she was never recognized as a U.S. citizen.
Jul 3, 2025
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Why Madison’s housing gatekeepers are getting uncomfortable
The argument that neighborhood preservation is a civic virtue treats structural exclusion as an unfortunate but immovable byproduct of planning. That narrative deserves scrutiny.
Jun 26, 2025
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Madison has a fear of heights
Madison’s first skyscraper, which prompted height restrictions, is going to be turned into a boutique hotel.
Jun 19, 2025
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Local government’s mixed record on meeting notices
Wisconsin’s open meeting law says agendas should be detailed and specific and reasonably inform the public of the specific items to be considered or placed before the public body. Some notices meet this bar and some don’t.
Jun 12, 2025
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Fish story
“In Wisconsin, you either fish or you know someone who does. It’s a cultural touchstone, like hunting or the Packers.â€
Jun 12, 2025
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After this year’s graduates leave Madison schools, what will be left?
Opportunities for middle class and low-income students are shrinking. The general excellence of our education system in Wisconsin and across the country is declining.
Jun 9, 2025
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Sanctuary communities?
Though it’s since been retracted, a list issued by the Department of Homeland Security listed both Madison and Shawano County as sanctuary communities.
Jun 4, 2025
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Let the council be the council
Long city council meetings are a time-honored Madison tradition. Why change now?
May 21, 2025
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In the July issue
Downtown Madison fills out
Five years after the COVID lockdown, business in downtown Madison is booming. But with that growth comes inevitable pains.
‘Scraping by’
Everyone loves Madison’s free music events. But the organizations behind them say additional support is needed to keep their finances stable.
UW-Madison investigates police officer who students say acted inappropriately
A student journalist uncovered examples of late-night texts, free rides, and sharing of police intel to help students avoid bar raids.
Du-plex the right thing, city officials urge
Homeownership and affordable housing will become more accessible under a new package, city officials argue.
Dedication to the institution
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is retiring from the Wisconsin Supreme Court at the end of July after 30 years of service.
