It was a dreary, overcast autumn day as Travis Washington stood on a makeshift wooden platform to address a crowd of protesters. Behind him, the capitol building loomed and, below, a group of around one hundred people assembled to hear his story. “It doesn’t matter who has the power; if it’s evil, if it’s wrong, […]
Madisonians Express Grief Over Breonna Taylor Decision
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 […]
Finance Committee Recommends Body Camera Pilot Program to Madison Coun...
Yesterday, the Madison Finance Committee recommended allocating more than $80,000 in next year’s capital budget to go toward a body camera pilot program. The program was suggested as an amendment by Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney, who says she wanted to be proactive, in advance of a city committee currently studying the issue. “I wanted to be […]
Youth protesters take the lead
On Friday night, protesters assembled downtown to celebrate the life of Breonna Taylor and to speak out against police violence against black men and women. Taylor, who was murdered by a Louisville police officer, would have been 27 on Friday. After a few brief words, organizers announced that the event would be an evening of […]
New city mural program creates opportunities for unemployed artists
Up and down State Street, and throughout downtown, artists and creators have used plywood boards covering storefronts as canvases for their work. The boards were erected after widespread vandalism and theft struck downtown last Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, following protests against police brutality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WORT […]
Madison city officials take steps toward community oversight of police...
Today marked Madison’s fourth day of protests against police violence, particularly against people of color. Earlier this afternoon, protesters met downtown at the Dane County Jail before blocking traffic on the Beltline and John Nolen Drive. There, protesters slowed, blocking traffic for about an hour. The caravan continued to the house of Dane County Sheriff […]
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