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In an op-ed for Madison365, Rev. David Hart has some advice for Christians who invoke Jesus’ name while promoting policies that harm immigrants and people of color and characterize anti-racism activism as ungodly or un-American.
Rev. David Hart: Keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth
In April of 1977, every home in the Black Generation X universe was in a quiet hush. Not the eerie kind of quiet hush reserved for horror movie climaxes or Sunday afternoon drives in the country.…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
In an op-ed for Madison365, Rev. David Hart has some advice for Christians who invoke Jesus’ name while promoting policies that harm immigrants and people of color and characterize anti-racism activism as ungodly or un-American.
ICE records list more than 130 arrests at county jails in Wisconsin between January and July 2025. While defendants sit in ICE custody, their criminal cases generally continue without them — sometimes with no explanation of their absence to the court. Wisconsin Watch reports.
Courts left with loose ends when ICE detains criminal defendants
by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch Stacey Murillo Martinez arrived at the Fond du Lac County courthouse in June to pay a $1,500 cash bond for her husband, Miguel Murillo Martinez, as…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
ICE records list more than 130 arrests at county jails in Wisconsin between January and July 2025. While defendants sit in ICE custody, their criminal cases generally continue without them — sometimes with no explanation of their absence to the court. Wisconsin Watch reports.
Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026.
Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and the second-largest hike, in dollar terms, in the program’s history.
Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and the second-largest hike, in dollar terms, in the program’s history.
Senior citizens will pay a lot more for Medicare in 2026
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026.
Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and the second-largest hike, in dollar terms, in the program’s history.
Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and the second-largest hike, in dollar terms, in the program’s history.
“These pieces challenge us to confront injustice, to remember those who have been harmed or silenced, and to celebrate the beauty, strength, and leadership within Indigenous communities,” said County Executive Melissa Agard.
Dane County Board unveils Indigenous art installations
The Dane County Board of Supervisors hosted a land acknowledgment and art dedication ceremony on Thursday in the City-County Building, recognizing the past, present, and future of Indigenous peoples…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“These pieces challenge us to confront injustice, to remember those who have been harmed or silenced, and to celebrate the beauty, strength, and leadership within Indigenous communities,” said County Executive Melissa Agard.
Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director during a pre-pageant meeting, triggering a walkout by contestants.
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director during a pre-pageant meeting, triggering a walkout by contestants.
NEW PODCAST: We talk to Kynala Phillips, the editor of a new community journalism project at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and an alum of Madison365's internship.
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365 Amplified: What is community journalism? With Kynala Phillips
Listen now: Rob's flying solo today, with a few news updates: a new Congressional candidate in western Wisconsin, an effort to support a beloved local musician who collapsed on stage after a heart…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
NEW PODCAST: We talk to Kynala Phillips, the editor of a new community journalism project at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and an alum of Madison365's internship.
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Sunday’s altar calls are powerful. But between Sundays is where faith either grows or fades. It is where the words we say on Sunday become the life we live the rest of the week. In today's column, Henry Sanders considers what it means to truly follow the call. buff.ly/0dJslJX
Selfless Ambition Between Sundays: Following the Call
Sunday’s altar calls are powerful. The music rises, hearts open, and for a moment it feels like heaven touches earth. But the real invitation does not end when the service does. It carries into…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Sunday’s altar calls are powerful. But between Sundays is where faith either grows or fades. It is where the words we say on Sunday become the life we live the rest of the week. In today's column, Henry Sanders considers what it means to truly follow the call. buff.ly/0dJslJX
Madison365 has 12 questions for Renee Moe, president and CEO of United Way of Dane County,
Beyond the Title: Renee Moe
Beyond the Title is a series of Q&As with alumni of Madison365’s Most Influential lists. Renee Moe (Wisconsin's Most Influential Asian American Leaders, 2020) is President and CEO of United Way of…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Madison365 has 12 questions for Renee Moe, president and CEO of United Way of Dane County,
Madison College officially opened its new Construction & Remodeling Facility at the Truax Campus on Nov. 19. The $10.3 million, 30,000-square-foot building greatly increases Madison College’s ability to meet a rising demand in trades. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.
Madison College unveils new construction and remodeling learning space
The trades are changing, and so is Madison College, as it officially unveiled its new building for its year-long construction and remodeling program at its Truax Campus Nov. 19. The new $10.9…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Madison College officially opened its new Construction & Remodeling Facility at the Truax Campus on Nov. 19. The $10.3 million, 30,000-square-foot building greatly increases Madison College’s ability to meet a rising demand in trades. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.
President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who urged service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders that might be issued by the administration, calling it “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers who urged military to disobey illegal orders of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’
By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who urged service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who urged service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders that might be issued by the administration, calling it “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
In a country where some 68 million Latin Americans — nearly 20% of the population — are redefining their place in public life, Latino identity in the United States is at a turning point.
Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain
By Karen Esquivel and graphics by Jhasua Razo, CNN en Español Editor's note: EDITOR’S NOTE: Sebastian Jimenez, of CNN, contributed to this report. (CNN) — In a country where some 68 million Latin…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In a country where some 68 million Latin Americans — nearly 20% of the population — are redefining their place in public life, Latino identity in the United States is at a turning point.
Here's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Neighborhood Dispatch Editor and former Madison365 intern Kynala Phillips on why you should support Madison365! Catch the full conversation on tomorrow's edition of 365 Amplified on your favorite podcast app. All donations are now doubled at Madison365.org/Donate!
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Here's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Neighborhood Dispatch Editor and former Madison365 intern Kynala Phillips on why you should support Madison365! Catch the full conversation on tomorrow's edition of 365 Amplified on your favorite podcast app. All donations are now doubled at Madison365.org/Donate!
Freshmen aren't supposed to look this ready, but these four do. If you get the chance, catch them on their way up.
Four freshmen you need to see this season
The girls 2025-26 WIAA season is right around the corner, and you can feel the energy rising. Every gym smells like hardwood and possibility. Every practice sounds like quick footsteps and bouncing…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Freshmen aren't supposed to look this ready, but these four do. If you get the chance, catch them on their way up.
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 32 Palestinians in the latest escalation of violence since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 32 Palestinians, as Hamas warns of ‘dangerous escalation’
By Abeer Salman, Tareq Al Hilou, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 32 Palestinians in the latest escalation of violence since the ceasefire…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 32 Palestinians in the latest escalation of violence since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect.
Prince Hall Freemasonry, the oldest Black fraternal organization in the US, has been making significant contributions to its communities since its founding in 1775. Here in Madison, the brothers of Capitol City Lodge #2 recently delivered Thanksgiving baskets and winter clothing to families in need.
Prince Hall Masons of Madison deliver winter clothing, Thanksgiving dinner baskets to local families
The brothers of Capitol City Lodge #2 and the sisters of Friendship Chapter #2 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, Inc. distributed Thanksgiving dinner baskets in the Madison…
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November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Prince Hall Freemasonry, the oldest Black fraternal organization in the US, has been making significant contributions to its communities since its founding in 1775. Here in Madison, the brothers of Capitol City Lodge #2 recently delivered Thanksgiving baskets and winter clothing to families in need.
Part page, part stage, "Planets as Stars" is a must for lovers of poetry, lovers of theater, and lovers of love. Our Robert Chappell has the review: buff.ly/vYWwGWq
REVIEW: "Planets as Stars" is part poetry reading, part stage play, all brilliance
There are planets out tonight that are being mistaken as stars! Can you believe that? Planets as stars. Gina Cornejo spits those lines with indignation bordering on anger. Poets see truths that…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Part page, part stage, "Planets as Stars" is a must for lovers of poetry, lovers of theater, and lovers of love. Our Robert Chappell has the review: buff.ly/vYWwGWq
"Jackie Robinson embodies this award and our goal to honor student-athletes who positively affect others," said Omar Brown, Big Ten senior vice president of community & impact.
Hallman, Connolly selected for Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award
Rico Hallman, a cornerback on the UW football team, and Erin Connolly, a midfielder on the UW women's soccer team, have been named as the school's nominees for the Big Ten Conference 2025-26 Jackie…
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November 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"Jackie Robinson embodies this award and our goal to honor student-athletes who positively affect others," said Omar Brown, Big Ten senior vice president of community & impact.
The Trump administration admitted it “inadvertently” deported a transgender woman to Mexico this month after a judge ordered she not be removed to the country over fears she may be tortured or violently persecuted.
Trump administration ‘inadvertently’ deported transgender woman to Mexico despite judge’s concern she may face torture there
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration admitted it “inadvertently” deported a transgender woman to Mexico this month after a judge ordered she not be removed to the country over…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Trump administration admitted it “inadvertently” deported a transgender woman to Mexico this month after a judge ordered she not be removed to the country over fears she may be tortured or violently persecuted.
We have 12 questions for Patrick Chaves, founder and executive director of Buena Tierra Run Club, a Latino-influenced group created to inspire the community to put their health and wellness first.
Beyond the Title: Patrick Chaves
Beyond the Title is a series of Q&As with alumni of Madison365’s Most Influential lists. Patrick Chaves (Wisconsin's Most Influential Latino Leaders, 2025) is founder and executive director of Buena…
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We have 12 questions for Patrick Chaves, founder and executive director of Buena Tierra Run Club, a Latino-influenced group created to inspire the community to put their health and wellness first.
Surging import costs. Mounting payroll and healthcare expenses. A shortage of affordable loans. And a stressed-out workforce. Small businesses are facing mounting pressure from America’s affordability crisis.
‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis is rattling mom-and-pop shops
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Surging import costs. Mounting payroll and healthcare expenses. A shortage of affordable loans. And a stressed-out workforce. Small businesses are facing mounting…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Surging import costs. Mounting payroll and healthcare expenses. A shortage of affordable loans. And a stressed-out workforce. Small businesses are facing mounting pressure from America’s affordability crisis.
New from The Selfless Way: Ambition gets a bad reputation. People hear the word and think ego, pride, or self promotion. But ambition itself is not the problem; it can be selfish or selfless. In this week's column, Henry Sanders breaks down the difference.
The Selfless Way: Selfless Ambition
Ambition gets a bad reputation. People hear the word and think ego, pride, or self promotion. But ambition itself is not the problem. The question is what drives it. I have seen ambition build…
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November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New from The Selfless Way: Ambition gets a bad reputation. People hear the word and think ego, pride, or self promotion. But ambition itself is not the problem; it can be selfish or selfless. In this week's column, Henry Sanders breaks down the difference.
“She dedicated herself — and the school — to making the world a better place by reducing health disparities and addressing complex healthcare needs,” UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Interim Provost John Zumbrunnen wrote in a message to the Nursing School.
UW-Madison School of Nursing Dean Linda Scott passes away at 69
Linda D. Scott, dean of the UW–Madison School of Nursing, died Monday at the age of 69, the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Tuesday. "She dedicated herself — and the school — to making the…
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November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“She dedicated herself — and the school — to making the world a better place by reducing health disparities and addressing complex healthcare needs,” UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Interim Provost John Zumbrunnen wrote in a message to the Nursing School.
Milwaukee-based positive news company Carvd N Stone will host its first-ever gala on Thursday, Dec. 11, as it aims to highlight its scholarship recipients and community members who make an impact in the city. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.
Carvd N Stone will highlight positivity in the Milwaukee community at inaugural gala Dec. 11
Milwaukee-based positive news company Carvd N Stone will host its first-ever gala on Thursday, Dec. 11, as it aims to highlight its scholarship recipients and community members who make an impact in…
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November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Milwaukee-based positive news company Carvd N Stone will host its first-ever gala on Thursday, Dec. 11, as it aims to highlight its scholarship recipients and community members who make an impact in the city. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.
BREAKING: A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the map is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midterms
By Ethan Cohen, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the map is likely an unconstitutional…
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November 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
BREAKING: A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the map is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
For FBI Director Kash Patel and other FBI and Justice officials, the first 10 months in office have featured a series of headaches, with theories once peddled by the president’s loyal supporters-turned-government officials getting in the way of their new priorities.
FBI and Justice Department struggle to beat back conspiracies their leaders once fanned
By Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — When the FBI director came back from Asia touting a major win for the administration’s drug crackdown last week, his victory lap was cut…
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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
For FBI Director Kash Patel and other FBI and Justice officials, the first 10 months in office have featured a series of headaches, with theories once peddled by the president’s loyal supporters-turned-government officials getting in the way of their new priorities.