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
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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
Corporate Control of Madison Media
A dive into the major corporate players in Madison Media (and why that’s a problem!) Continue reading Corporate Control of Madison Media
The Landlord Doesn’t Always Win
The landlord-tenant relationship is wildly unequal. But as this renter’s story shows, that doesn’t mean tenants can’t fight back. Continue reading The Landlord Doesn’t Always Win
A Guide to Joining the Fight Against Line 3
As the struggle to stop the expansion of a tar sands pipeline heats up, activists share tips for people looking to join the fight to stop Line 3. Continue reading A Guide to Joining the Fight Against Line 3
Solidarity with Recent Victims of Police Violence in Madison
The Abolitionist Working Group of the Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America (MADSA AWG) denounces all forms of law enforcement violence. Continue reading Solidarity with Recent Victims of Police Violence in Madison
Against Anti-Asian Violence and Racism
A solidarity statement from the Socialist Feminist Working Group of the Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America Continue reading Against Anti-Asian Violence and Racism
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