Madison Fights for Palestinian Rights
The amount of Madison-based organizing around Israel’s illegal occupation has reached surprising and even outsized levels, in recent months. Continue reading Madison Fights for Palestinian Rights
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Socialist Feminist Demands for Liberation
As socialist feminists, we are committed to reproductive justice as understood from an anti-capitalist, anti-sexist, anti-racist, anti-ableist perspective. For us, that means not just fighting for crumbs from mainstream politicians and nonprofits, but demanding more. Continue reading Socialist Feminist Demands for Liberation
A Socialist Perspective on the Fight for Abortion Rights
One MADSA member’s perspective on what socialists must understand about the struggle to defend abortion access in the United States. Continue reading A Socialist Perspective on the Fight for Abortion Rights
Overview of the Draft National Political Platform
A report on the content, process, and context of DSA’s Draft National Political Platform which will be debated by delegates at the upcoming National Convention. Continue reading Overview of the Draft National Political Platform
Protecting Pedestrians, Cyclists in Madison
Better public transportation and safer infrastructure are the key to protecting cyclists and pedestrians and reducing carbon emissions. But we’ll have to fight for it. Continue reading Protecting Pedestrians, Cyclists in Madison
A Beginners Guide to Abolition
An introduction to the political vision of eliminating imprisonment, policing, and surveillance and of creating lasting alternatives to punishment and imprisonment. Continue reading A Beginners Guide to Abolition
Statement on the Chauvin Trial
The Abolitionist Working Group of the Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America (MADSA) stands in solidarity with victims of police violence and in rage against the Prison Industrial Complex Continue reading Statement on the Chauvin Trial
Cash Bail in Dane County: Cruel and Unjust Punishment
By Dan Fitch This story was produced in partnership with Tone Madison. When the aliens come to Earth, nobody expects them to make first contact in a Dane County board meeting. The tech moderator is calling out names over the Zoom … Continue reading Cash Bail in Dane County: Cruel and Unjust Punishment
From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will be Free
Collection of pieces from Palestine Can’t Breathe – Save Sheikh Jarrah Protest at the Madison Capitol building on 5/15/21 Rally Report By Scot McCullough Approximately 150 people gathered in Madison on Saturday, May 15 in solidarity with Palestinians for a … Continue reading From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will be Free
Dear Friends and Neighbors
By Brian BB Benford I hope that you are all well and finding joy. As I type this note, I join countless housing activists and advocates in mourning what has become of Madison. At its Tuesday, May 4th meeting, the … Continue reading Dear Friends and Neighbors
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