Politics and culture brings an abundance of bad policies, bad takes, and bad actors. In Capitol Punishments, I dig into where they come from, who they appeal to, and why they just won't go away. This column's original (and forever) home was Tone Madison.
News and politics editor at Tone Madison. Freewheelin' freelancer. Lifelong Midwesterner.
debate me bro is not "anarchy 101" and has never heard of counter-info. i just explain queer insurrection to randos on the internet!
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Dan Shafer's award-winning political opinion column and online publication on the discombobulating politics of Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The Recombobulation Area is part of the Civic Media network.
Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.