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Wisconsin boycott ban could hinder UW-Madison protesters’ divestment demands
The 2018 state statute prohibits state agencies or local governmental units from “refusing to deal with or terminating business relations with Israel — or entities that conduct business in Israel" if the intent is punative. Read more
May 13, 2024
Breese Stevens eyes new seats, new playing surface, to attract high-level sports
New turf, locker rooms and 500-1,000 more seats, among other improvements, could be headed to Breese Stevens Field ahead of a women’s pro soccer team beginning play. Read more
May 9, 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampment continues as UW-Madison prepares for commencement
Lengthy negotiations between pro-Palestinian protesters and UW-Madison leaders have stalled, with commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Read more
May 9, 2024
Behind the Isthmus cover — May 2024
Designer and animator Chris Bennett finds the fun in a Madison run for the May 2024 Isthmus cover. Read more
May 8, 2024
Churches eye redevelopment as buildings age and membership dwindles
‘The status quo for these properties is simply not viable for many of [these churches]. So they will change,’ says Pres House executive director Mark Elsdon. Read more
May 8, 2024
Isthmus wins six Milwaukee Press Club awards
Isthmus wins statewide awards for best illustration, personal profile, newspaper design, critical review, public service story and business story. Read more
May 8, 2024
Climbing the rock
“Hidden from sight, I was on my own. Standing on the relatively flat base of the rock, I gazed at the ocean, the endless surge of water so lonely and awe-inspiring.” Read more
May 8, 2024
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Wisconsin's legislative candidates face strict rules, deadlines to get on the November ballot
Dozens of first-time candidates in Wisconsin are learning about the many reports and other hurdles that must be cleared before — hopefully — their name is on the Nov. 5 ballot. Read more
May 7, 2024
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Madison’s ‘housing first’ complexes will shift approach, offer less supportive housing
After two troubled affordable housing complexes are sold, far fewer of their units will be devoted to supportive housing. City officials say that change, along with new management, will help avoid some of the problems that plagued the buildings. Read more
May 6, 2024
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Auntie Luke explains why constitutional referendums are so confusing
Auntie Luke Explains, a new series by T.L. Luke, demystifies complex topics through the use of comics. She begins this month with an explainer on constitutional amendments that go to statewide referendum. Read more
May 6, 2024
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Explainer: What are pro-Palestinian protesters at UW-Madison asking for?
Pro-Palestinian protesters and university leaders continued to meet through the weekend to negotiate protester demands. Read more
May 4, 2024
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Madison’s BRT enters the homestretch
A rapid transit project more than a decade in the making is coming close to reality as final stations are built and finishing touches are added along Metro’s Route A. Read more
May 2, 2024
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In the May issue
Wisconsin is for the birds
By almost any measure, birdwatching in Wisconsin has never been more popular — with technology making it easier than ever to tell a nuthatch from a chickadee or to post colorful photos on social media sites. Read more
Dinner at Nonna’s
It seems reasonable to assume that at a spaghetti house, you should start with the spaghetti. Also: take the cannoli. Read more
Churches eye redevelopment as buildings age and membership dwindles
‘The status quo for these properties is simply not viable for many of [these churches]. So they will change,’ says Pres House executive director Mark Elsdon. Read more
Auntie Luke explains why constitutional referendums are so confusing
Auntie Luke Explains, a new series by T.L. Luke, demystifies complex topics through the use of comics. She begins this month with an explainer on constitutional amendments that go to statewide referendum. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover — May 2024
Designer and animator Chris Bennett finds the fun in a Madison run for the May 2024 Isthmus cover. Read more