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WORT Local News presents alternative viewpoints in its news – both in the sources it uses and the stories it covers. Newscasts include local and state news, weather, and regular features. It aims to give underrepresented people a voice.

The Theater of Politics

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All politics are theater. The goal of rallies, debates and campaign ads is less a nuanced discussion of public policy, and more a frenzied attempt at grabbing voters’ attention. Tonight, Joe Biden will square off against Donald Trump in the first presidential debate of the general election. But this particular case of political theater is […]

Republicans Issue Cease and Desist for Democracy in the Park

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Last Saturday, voters in Madison headed to over 200 Madison parks to return their absentee ballots or register to vote during the citywide “Democracy in the Park.” But, the event — paid for, organized by, and conducted by the City of Madison’s Clerk’s Office — faced unfounded claims of ballot harvesting from conservative legislative leaders […]

Ahead of presidential debate, Jill Biden visits Madison

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Doctor Jill Biden, the wife of Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden, is the latest in a procession of politicians to hit the Badger state. Earlier this afternoon, Biden made a campaign stop at Daisy Café and Cupcakery on Atwood Avenue. She arrived at the café around noon, escorted down Atwood by Madison police and the […]

What’s the Word: Nomination

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This weekend President Trump announced his nomination to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, a move that’s angered Democrats both because of the timing of the decision and the conservative shift that now seems to be looming. Today on “What’s the Word” Adam Schuster looks into the history of the supreme court nomination […]

A Sneak Peek at MMoCA in the Fall

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After two weeks of being closed, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is re-opening its physical doors to the public on September 25. Features contributor KT Howard checks in with Marni McEntee, director of communications at MMoCA, about current and upcoming fall exhibitions. Updated information about museum hours and exhibits can be found on its […]

Madisonians Express Grief Over Breonna Taylor Decision

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The decision by a Kentucky grand jury not to indict any of the Louisville police officers who shot Breonna Taylor has sparked pain and protest across the nation, including in Madison.  Last night, dozens organized a memorial to Breonna Taylor on the steps of the Capitol building, where speakers denounced the ruling, racism, and the […]

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