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Free seeds for your garden are now available at 8 Madison Public Library locations Madison Public Library’s popular Garden Seed Giveaway kicked off this week at eight library locations. All libraries (except the Madison Central Library) offer a variety of flower, herb, and produce…

It's spring! Time to start planning that garden, with help from Madison Public Library.

365 Amplified: "Some of my best friends are dead" Listen now: On this week's 365 Amplified, Omar and Rob talk through the new initiatives of Improve Your Tomorrow, a program targetted at students of color in Madison that we first reported on a few…

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Ready for a new gig: Musician, social justice champion Tony Castañeda jumps into run for Assembly Tony Castañeda’s run to represent downtown Madison in the Wisconsin State Assembly isn’t his first foray into politics. In the early 1980s, the Wisconsin Labor-Farm Party was trying to get a…

Tony Castañeda started out in leftist politics more than 40 years ago and is jumping back in, running for the 76th Assembly district to represent downtown Madison on a platform of support for immigrants' rights, affordable housing and education funding. buff.ly/EiCsaHE

Beyond CAYA Clinic: a white person calling white people in In the end, what makes you a phoenix is not just the fire, but the flight. -R.B. Simon, “(Re)Incarnation” Above is an excerpt by my late wife Rene Livingston-DeTienne (pen name R.B. Simon), from her…

Tokenizing, appropriating, claiming proximity to Blackness: how a proposal to run a harm reduction center invoked the name of a Black queer woman who's no longer around to give consent, by that woman's spouse.

Trump ousts Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers By Priscilla Alvarez, Kristen Holmes, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was pushing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem out of her…

BREAKING: President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was pushing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem out of her position and would nominate Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her.

WIAA boys state basketball tournament heats up this weekend with some key matchups in the Madison area and beyond The WIAA boys state basketball tournament is underway and more than a dozen area teams are taking the floor this weekend for the second round. This year, nearly 500 teams are competing in the state…

The WIAA boys state basketball tournament is underway and more than a dozen area teams are taking the floor this weekend for the second round. Madison365's Nick Garton has a preview of some of the upcoming tournament games.

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug…

At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found.

Dobet Gnahoré will bring Afropop to Madison March 12 Contemporary African music artist Dobet Gnahoré will perform in Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall on Friday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. as part of the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) season. Gnahoré is a…

Dobet Gnahoré, a vocalist, dancer, songwriter and percussionist from Côte d’Ivoire, will perform in Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall on Friday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. as part of the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) season.

Tax credit meant to help struggling workers mostly helps employers, Wisconsin study finds by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch A new study of Wisconsin data finds what some researchers and policy wonks have long suspected: The $2 billion Work Opportunity Tax Credit doesn’t…

A new study of Wisconsin data finds what some researchers and policy wonks have long suspected: The $2 billion Work Opportunity Tax Credit doesn’t work. Wisconsin Watch reports.

Improve Your Tomorrow-Wisconsin will showcase its work empowering students of color at Capital High School Improve Your Tomorrow-Wisconsin will host a showcase next week at Capital High School to show the community and district leaders a firsthand look at how the organization has impacted students.…

Improve Your Tomorrow is a nonprofit centered on advancing opportunities for students of color to attend college and university through mentorship. The Capital High showcase looks to demonstrate how the Wisconsin branch has enabled students to succeed in middle and high school and beyond.

Property lost during immigration crackdown in Minnesota tees up latest showdown court contempt threats By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — When Judge Jeffrey Bryan took the bench Tuesday at his courtroom in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, he had serious questions for the Trump administration: What happened to…

Judge Jeffrey Bryan had serious questions for the Trump administration: What happened to the personal property of some two dozen immigrant detainees, and why shouldn’t officials be held in contempt as a way of ensuring those items get returned?

Improve Your Tomorrow-Wisconsin launches programming in Verona Area School District Improve Your Tomorrow-Wisconsin is now officially at Verona Area School District (VASD) as the nonprofit continues to expand its reach in the state. Improve Your Tomorrow, a Sacramento-based…

Improve Your Tomorrow has officially expanded to VASD. The program looks a little bit different from MMSD, but its core mission is still the same — targeting youth to build pathways to attend college and university. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS By Jacqueline Howard, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — An independent panel of medical experts that shapes preventive care for patients in the United States will not hold its regular meeting this month,…

An independent panel of medical experts that shapes preventive care for patients in the United States will not hold its regular meeting this month, marking one year since its members last gathered.

The Selfless Way: The hidden cost of always being needed There is a moment that catches many parents off guard. The house grows quieter. The calendar opens up. A child who once needed rides, reminders, and reassurance begins making decisions alone. Pride…

You spent years making others capable. So why does their independence feel unsettling? In this week's Selfless Way column, Henry Sanders explores the hidden cost of tying your identity to being needed — and why letting go is the real leadership test.
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Nearly every state funds hands-on job training in high schools. Why not Wisconsin? by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch As Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly traversed the state last month to visit classrooms, she saw students harvesting and…

In most states, career and technical education programs have received increasing bipartisan support and financial investments. That includes lawmakers creating funding flows in several states that previously lacked them. Wisconsin Watch reports.

Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on Iran By Katherine Koretski, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the US and Israel had carried out military strikes in Iran, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani…

“Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war,” Mamdani wrote in a post on X on Saturday. “Americans do not want this. They do not want another war in pursuit of regime change. They want relief from the affordability crisis. They want peace.”

"Courageously Weaving Our Stories": 2026 AFRICaide/4W International Women's Day set for Saturday For more than a decade, women and girls of all backgrounds and ages have been coming together to support and celebrate one another at the AFRICaide and 4W Women and Well-being Initiative’s annual…

Dr. Corinda Rainey-Moore will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 International Women’s Day, hosted by AFRICaide and 4W Women and Well-being Initiative, on Saturday at the Gordon Dining and Event Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Minnesota county attorney investigating Gregory Bovino and other federal officials over immigration crackdown By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — More than a dozen incidents involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, including top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, are being investigated to…

More than a dozen incidents involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, including top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, are being investigated to determine whether any laws were broken during Operation Metro Surge, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Monday.

Black Oxygen: Talent, tokenism and American democracy with Gov. Jim Doyle Listen now: In this episode of Black Oxygen, host Angela Russell is joined by former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle for a wide-ranging conversation about diversity, race, leadership, and democracy.…

In this episode of Black Oxygen, former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle joins host Angela Russell for a wide-ranging conversation about diversity, race, leadership, and democracy.

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Mamdani says he’s asked Trump to drop immigration cases against these pro-Palestinian activists By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — During an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump last week, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani brought up four pro-Palestinian protesters pursued by federal…

During an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump last week, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani brought up four pro-Palestinian protesters pursued by federal immigration authorities: Mahmoud Khalil, Yunseo Chung, Mohsen Mahdawi, and Leqaa Kordia.

Data centers fuel $1 billion in Wisconsin business growth, but some question long-term impact by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch Many companies don’t publicly report details on data center business they do, so it’s impossible to tally total economic impact in Wisconsin. But…

While no hyperscale data centers are operating yet in the state, Wisconsin companies are helping power massive facilities elsewhere by supplying parts and equipment.
Just three Wisconsin companies have already amassed more than $1 billion in data center-related business. Wisconsin Watch reports.

Supreme Court blocks California policies intended to protect transgender students By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a California education policy that restricts teachers from informing parents about a student’s gender expression, pausing an approach…

The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a California education policy that restricts teachers from informing parents about a student’s gender expression, pausing an approach the state says is intended to protect trans minors from rejection and abuse at home.

Milwaukee-based performer L.E.X. inspires students during two-week hip-hop residency with MMSD Musician, author and educator Alexis Dean Jr., known as L.E.X., toured the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) for two weeks in a hip-hop residency program to perform for schools and speak…

Musician, author and educator Alexis Dean Jr., known as L.E.X., toured the Madison Metropolitan School District for two weeks as part of a hip-hop residency program, performing for schools and speaking with students. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

Dr. Patricia Téllez Giron Salazar, Dr. Jonathan Takahashi and Amelia Baltes inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society The UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) is honoring three individuals who highlight the department’s strong commitment to humanistic, patient‑centered care. Medical student…

Three members of the UW-Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for their impact and commitment to humanistic, patient-centered care.

CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely By Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two…

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective…

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. A growing number of studies are revealing dozens of potentially dangerous chemicals and carcinogens in these hair extensions.

Iranians confront a post-Khamenei reality with relief, disbelief and anxiety By Kara Fox, Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — Iranians awoke Sunday for the first time in decades without Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as their supreme leader after he was killed in US-Israeli strikes, a…

Iranians awoke Sunday for the first time in decades without Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as their supreme leader after he was killed in US-Israeli strikes, a profound shift in the nation’s history.

Chrysalis, Inc.'s 4th annual Shared Threads a chance to share personal stories of resilience and connection Chrysalis, Inc. will offer community members a platform to share personal stories of resilience and connection at the 4th annual Shared Threads: Stories That Weave Us Together on Tuesday, March 3,…

“Shared Threads: Stories that Weave Us Together” at Goodman Community Center will be a fundraiser for Chrysalis, Inc., a local organization that promotes mental health and substance use recovery in the community by supporting work opportunities that encourage hope, healing, and wellness.

Trump says ‘major combat operations’ underway against Iran. Here’s what we know By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, pledging to lay waste to the country’s military and…

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, pledging to lay waste to the country’s military and obliterate its nuclear program.

Mother, elected officials, and community members demand answers after son with autism allegedly fed dog food at Madison East Elected officials, community members and parents are calling on Madison Metropolitan School District to expedite its investigation and looking for more accountability after allegations that a Madison…

Elected officials, community members and parents are calling on MMSD to expedite its investigation and are looking for more accountability after allegations that a Madison East High School teacher fed a child dog food. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.