Crime Wave Hysteria vs. Reality
Is hysteria over a supposed crime wave in Madison grounded in reality? Let’s look at the facts. Continue reading Crime Wave Hysteria vs. Reality
Is hysteria over a supposed crime wave in Madison grounded in reality? Let’s look at the facts. Continue reading Crime Wave Hysteria vs. Reality
A critical look at the evidence suggests that new technology doesn’t resolve racial disparities in who gets arrested and charged. In fact, it might make it worse. Continue reading We Should Ban Facial Recognition Technology
The Defend Democracy Alliance was ready to fight for every vote to be counted. We must also be ready to fight the conditions that gave rise to Trump which won’t just disappear once he leaves the White House. Continue reading The Fight Against Trumpism Must Continue Even After Trump is Gone
This is a transcript of a speech that Benji Ramirez Gomez made on Wednesday, November 4 at a Count Every Vote demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol. I’m here to speak on behalf of the Madison DSA but before I … Continue reading Working for Something New
Joanna Love has been all over activism in Madison this year. In an interview with Benji Ramirez Gomez, she shares her outlook on this year’s uprising and the future of the fight in Madison. Continue reading Together With Joanna Love
LINK emerged during the uprising following George Floyd’s murder. An interview with organizers from the group reveals the breadth and thoughtfulness of their work since June. Continue reading LINK: Grassroots Organizing for the Houseless
Pro-Life Wisconsin has always been a band of ruthless hypocrites. Their recklessness during a pandemic proves there’s nothing “pro-life” about them. Continue reading The Vicious Values of Pro-Life Wisconsin
Northern rural areas are not a playground, especially during a pandemic. They do not exist solely as a backdrop or a photo, or an escape from realities back home. Continue reading Rural America Isn’t Your Quaint Escape
Defend Democracy Alliance is a coalition of organizations that came together to prepare for the November 3 election. We are concerned about anti-democratic attacks on voting rights and possible attempts to undermine the results. We also acknowledge that a Joe … Continue reading Taking Action During Election Week
A public health professional talks about the understaffed, underfunded system on the front lines of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 emergency as well as the kinds of policies that might have made a difference. Continue reading Understaffed, Underfunded: Wisconsin Public Health and COVID-19