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Madison's source for news, opinion and cultural coverage since 1917. In print every Wednesday, published daily on https://t.co/Xds1qSggcj. Host of Cap Times Idea Fest.
Madison, WI
Joined August 2008
Opinion | In the fight for democracy, don't count the boomers out
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Bill Berry: Boomers worked their butts off and paid taxes, raised families, contributed to their communities and saved for retirement, which now includes protest rallies.
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'And then nothing, again and again and again.' Nearly one year after the Abundant Life school shooting, little action has been taken by WI lawmakers to address gun violence and school safety. More here from me: https://t.co/8mJsNHSAyt via @CapTimes
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In the wake of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, advocates called for action to address gun violence and safety in schools.
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Badgers volleyball 'jelling at the right time' on way to Final Four
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The Wisconsin women's volleyball team took down No. 1 Texas as they 'refuse to (bleeping) lose.'
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Wisconsin’s deadliest school shooting hasn't changed gun laws, yet
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In the wake of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, advocates called for action to address gun violence and safety in schools.
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Opinion | State Dems pushing back against anti-vax trend
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Dave Zweifel: The percentage of Wisconsin school children with vaccine waivers has doubled over the past 20 years, resulting in outbreaks of measles and whooping cough.
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Opinion | How can Madison support its embattled immigrants?
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Paul Fanlund: Karen Menéndez Coller of Centro Hispano describes the trauma local Latinos have endured in 2025 — and offers ideas on how to assist.
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Madison doctor says abortion control proposals are meant to scare
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Wisconsin Republicans withdrew a 'catch kit' measure requiring women to collect medical waste but have other ideas.
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What’s open on Christmas in Madison: 25 ways not to cook this holiday
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In our annual roundup, find a dozen restaurants open around Madison on Christmas Day, plus Christmas Eve options and take-and-bake meals.
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Opinion | Schools need to recognize fetal alcohol challenges
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Joel Sheagren and Carl Young: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder affects at least 5% of school children but remains largely invisible in American education.
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Madison lakes could freeze over soon due to earlier winter weather
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November marked the third-snowiest on record and more snow could be on the way in a weak La Niña year, according to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office.
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Former DNR head George Meyer remembered as dogged conservationist
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Wisconsin lawmakers said Meyer left a lasting impact for generations of future residents who enjoy the state’s natural resources.
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State Debate: Two-faced candidates, Trump's slipping grip, Vos stepping down?, among the highlights
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A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
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Opinion | Dismantling vaccination requirements is humbug
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Rob Gundermann: Hopefully Baby New Year won’t be among the 200,000 kids under 5 expected to die from diseases modern medicine could have prevented.
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Taj opens, Freska closes and NYC connections in Madison
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In this week's Corner Table newsletter, Taj Indian Cuisine opens soon on Park Street, Freska Mediterranean Grill temporarily closes for a move and a tavern planned for south Madison has
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Editorial | George Meyer was Wisconsin's conservation advocate
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The longtime executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation was a tireless voice in the fight to protect the state's natural resources.
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In Dismissed, the @CapTimes revealed extensive gaps in how Wisconsin handles educator sexual misconduct and grooming Here are 7 ways state officials could fix that by adopting laws used in other states, like banning NDAs between schools and employees: https://t.co/zAXxysv7wi
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Wisconsin’s laws and policies to prevent sexual misconduct and grooming fall short of efforts by other states and what advocates say are best practices.
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Nebraska proved its point against Wisconsin as Badgers flailed
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Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball coach Greg Gard says his team needs to search for a 'defensive identity.'
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State Debate: Bruce Thompson examines Wisconsin's life expectancies and has questions
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A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
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Opinion | The paper that keeps on giving; the Cap Times turns 108
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Dave Zweifel: The foundation that Cap Times founder William T. Evjue set up in 1970 has contributed more than $2 million to support more than 100 worthy causes.
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Chainsaw classes aim to make parks and forestry work more inclusive
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Dane County Parks has been training women and gender minorities in chainsaw use to empower them to enter male-dominated workspaces.
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