Madison election officials deploy new absentee ballot standards ahead of 2026 midterms
When Kathy Shurts learned of absentee ballot inconsistencies in the 2024 general election and the 2026 spring elections, she was horrified. As a poll worker,
Wisconsin referendum barring preferential treatment could reshape schools, scholarships and small businesses, but many voters still don’t understand what it could do
As the governor’s race dominates voters’ attention, a less understood ballot question could change how Wisconsin’s constitution treats race and sex. Voters will head to
Madison vendors hoping whimsy will lift sales and spirits
The sun poked out of the grey clouds on an early Saturday morning. The air was slightly chilly but warm enough to ditch the heavy
Personal Essay: Youth mental health support In school matters
By Tina Martinez Student mental health is a serious issue, and schools need to do more to support students: Acting out in class is common,
Personal Essay: Built through pressure: My brand, Chinadoll Cosmetics
By Tina Marie Martinez I remember the moment everything decided to start falling apart. It wasn’t just one event. It was a series of unfortunate
A parent’s guide to having a thriving kid who also happens to be on the spectrum
By Bethany Stacey Throughout school Richard Brissette of Madison struggled with reading comprehension and decision-making. His mother moved him to various schools trying to find
Personal Essay: Mental health for bilingual and bicultural families
By Marisol Gonzalez We are in a family therapy meeting after many interventions with the social worker of our son’s middle school. The therapist is
Personal Essay: Taking youth mental health seriously in an oversaturated political environment
By Alexandra Malatesta In the last few years, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve watched friends sit in lecture halls silently struggling – showing up,
Personal Essay: It All Starts At Home: How parents are the first solution to youth mental health
By Dan Thomas It all starts at home. “From a mother’s standpoint, having to figure it out by yourself. Now I did it because I’m
Collaborative Story: Movin’ Out Finds Those with Disabilities Homes to Reach Mountain Tops
By Alex Schmitz Years ago, people with disabilities either had to live at home with a permanent caretaker, or in a group home where they
