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    • Collaborative PodcastsWe have two podcasts with multiple episodes each. Seeds of Leadership: The podcast by Root 2 Rise, called Seeds of Leadership, highlights the mission and impact of the nonprofit aiming to empower the youth through mentorship, guidance and leadership in schools. Each of these episodes features an individual who has been impacted or involved in the program in some way, sharing their stories, and showcasing the power of supporting young leaders in our community.” Special thanks to Joe Thigpen of Root2Rise with SJMC students Mia Salbego and Maggie Cleary who created this series. Posted with permission from Denise Hanson, director of Root2Rise. Housing Last: The podcast, Housing Last, emphasizes systematic factors rather than personal responsibility of the existing narratives about homelessness. The following episodes feature unhoused people and their views on everything from our economic system to how policy decisions can solve housing crises to mental health of unhoused populations. We want to extend our thanks to the founder of Housing Last, Matvei Mozhaev, and for all the work that Madison Commons reporter and Housing Last collaborator Amelia Geis.
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Month: May 2021

Media Digests

Madison Commons Media Digest, May 30, 2021

May 30, 2021February 6, 2022

Top Stories Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit project recommended for $80 million in federal funding, Abigail Becker, Capital Times, May 28; Madison commission picks station design

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Forward Madison makes statement with win over unbeaten Union Omaha
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Forward Madison makes statement with win over unbeaten Union Omaha

May 26, 2021September 16, 2021

Forward Madison FC’s rookie midfielder Justin Sukow vanquished Union Omaha 1-0 Wednesday night en route to the club’s first win in the all-time series. The sides’ two previous meetings, both in 2020, ended in draws.

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Education

Despite pushback, UW-Madison will start classes on Rosh Hashanah this fall

May 23, 2021February 12, 2022

The University of Wisconsin-Madison still plans to start classes for Fall 2021 on September 8, which conflicts with the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year for the Jewish community.

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Media Digests

Madison Commons Media Digest, May 23, 2021

May 23, 2021February 6, 2022

COVID-19 No masks required in state buildings starting June 1, Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin State Journal, May 21. 24% of Dane County 12-15-year-olds have first COVID-19

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Media Digests

Madison Commons Media Digest, May 16, 2021

May 16, 2021February 6, 2022

Top Story Dane County No. 1 in COVID-19 vaccinations among large U.S. counties, David Wahlberg, Wisconsin State Journal, May 16. COVID-19 Gov. Tony Evers opposes

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Media Digests

Madison Commons Media Digest, May 9, 2021

May 9, 2021February 6, 2022

Our Coverage Madison Common Council one vote short of establishing men’s homeless shelter, Kate Morton, Madison Commons, May 5. COVID-19 In Wisconsin, next vaccination phase

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Madison Common Council one vote short of establishing permanent homeless shelter
City Life

Madison Common Council one vote short of establishing permanent homeless shelter

May 5, 2021September 16, 2021

The Madison Common Council failed to pass a proposal to purchase a site near East Towne Mall for Porchlight’s permanent men’s homeless shelter early Wednesday morning.

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Media Digests

Madison Commons Media Digest, May 2, 2021

May 2, 2021February 6, 2022

Top Stories DNR issues red flag fire warning for Dane County, Shelby Evans, Channel3000, May 1. COVID-19 Dane County officials: Restaurant, tavern capacity to increase

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