Opinion
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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.
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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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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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Not in our name
The fear of antisemitism is never far from my mind. But Donald Trump’s efforts are not about protecting Jews. They are about using antisemitism as a political weapon to attack academic institutions, suppress free speech, and dismantle DEI.
May 7, 2025
Janet Bewley
In jeopardy: Our history, our future, our connection
Wisconsin Humanities was alerted April 3 that its federal funding was canceled, effective immediately. The organization had to tell groups statewide that their grants, too, had been terminated.
Apr 17, 2025
Melissa Beck
The tragic, accidental death of Levi Iverson
Since the tragic death of her 19-year-old brother, Melissa Beck has been gathering support for Levi’s Law, an initiative that would raise the age to purchase AR-15-style rifles in Wisconsin from 18 to 21, aligning it with existing law for handguns.
Mar 5, 2025
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Bill Dixon, the political analyst
Madison attorney Bill Dixon died in January. Among his many public roles, he was a regular panelist on PBS Wisconsin’s WeekEnd show.
Feb 8, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Finding joy amid the chaos
There is every reason to believe Trump 2.0 will be even worse than his first administration. This is not a time to practice resignation. Nor is it a time to abandon joy.
Jan 2, 2025
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Tommy Washbush
Trump’s ‘mass deportation’ could be coming to Madison. Are we ready?
In the first Donald Trump administration, ICE raids terrorized Dane County. Now he is back, with a campaign promise to launch a “mass deportation†of undocumented people.
Dec 7, 2024
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Don’t cut support for people with disabilities
Steven Salmon, a Madison-based writer who has cerebral palsy, is able to live independently with the help of such programs as Social Security.
Oct 28, 2024
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Wisconsin schools are forced to rely on referendums to keep running
Wisconsin’s system of funding public education is outdated, and the state Legislature has failed to fund it properly.
Oct 26, 2024
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Leading from the heart
LucÃa Núñez, a Cuban American social justice advocate led Centro Hispano's purchase of its first headquarters.
Oct 23, 2024
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Tommy Washbush
Sheriffs behaving badly
It’s not unusual for sheriffs to have a partisan bias. Unlike police chiefs, sheriffs are elected on a partisan ticket.
Oct 7, 2024
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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.
