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Post-Roe family planning in Madison

Nearly a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion was no longer a constitutional right.

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Happy Friday, Madison!

Nearly a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion was no longer a constitutional right.

In the time since, people in Madison have mourned, protested, and prepared for the uncertain future ahead.

As part of our coverage of the impact of the Dobbs ruling, we partnered with Tone Madison last fall to produce a survey to help us understand how the ruling has affected people. We received over 200 responses from people with a variety of concerns.

Tone Madison has published the first stories in the series and we're so excited to share them with you. One of them is today's lunchtime read.

— Hayley

🌊 The latest on the Lake Monona redesign.

The city has officially picked design firm Sasaki as the winner of the Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge. Saski and the city will work on a revised plan to present to City Council this fall.
A closer look: The plan proposes implementing green infrastructure, adding an elevated boardwalk, amphitheater and stage, beach, playground, and more. Check out this video for an overview of the proposal.

🥡 A new home for Thai Basil.

After 15 years on Raymond Road, Thai Basil is moving to a bigger location on University Avenue, according to the State Journal.
The restaurant's last day on Raymond Road is Saturday and the owner hopes to open the new location next week. The menu will remain mostly the same with the addition of new Thai street food items.

💼 Gloria Reyes has a new job.

Following the Dane County Board's vote to reject State Rep. Shelia Stubbs as director of Dane County Human Services, County Executive Joe Parisi has appointed Gloria Reyes to serve as co-deputy director of the department.
Reyes is a former Madison Police officer, School Board president, and most recently, mayoral candidate.
She'll work alongside Astra Iheukumere, who is the department’s current interim director. Because of this, Reyes won't go through confirmation hearings or need County Board approval, according to Cap Times.
Dig deeper: Stubbs’ failed nomination exposes ongoing ‘rift’ between Dane County Exec. Joe Parisi and board supervisors (Isthmus)

🎓 UW is launching an American Sign Language program.

Starting this summer, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will teach introductory American Sign Language. Its fall offering of the course is already full and has "a long waitlist."
While the university has taught ASL through its communication sciences and disorders department, this program goes beyond the service-provider context of ASL and will teach students the conversational side of language and Deaf culture.
"A lot of times people have ideas about what sign languages are and whether they're 'real' languages," assistant professor Laura Horton told Cap Times. "This is a way for us, as an institution, to say, 'Yes, this is a real language.'"

💊 Your lunchtime read: Contraception has a new weight post-Roe in Madison.

Via Tone Madison: "Madison-area folks and organizations that offer reproductive care are seeing contraception through a different lens post-Roe. Abortion pills are available online and the procedure can be accessed in neighboring states. But the lack of bodily autonomy is hitting home and people are trying to prevent, and preparing for, worst-case scenarios."

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Dane County Drama, Monona’s Newest Park, and Rage Against the Latrine

It’s your weekly roundup of the news in the Madison area. The search for a new County leader continues amid controversy. Monona wants to know if they should save the Frank Allis House in San Damiano Park: the lakefront mansion once owned by monks is now a public park. And we examine the struggle for better bathrooms across Madison. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz wrangle the the news and put it in context.

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Friday, May 12

Banfield & Beethoven at Overture Center
DIG JAZZ: Jon Irabagon Quartet at Arts + Literature Laboratory
DJ Summit 34 at Liquid
Emily King at The Barrymore Theatre
John Raymond x S. Carey "Shadowlands" at The Bur Oak
Mad City Story Slam at Mother Fool's Coffeehouse
Matthew Logan Vasquez at High Noon Saloon
Michael Maliakel In Concert: The Star of Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
State Line Distillery Music Series: Avian Aura at State Line Distillery
Tone Madison Office Hours at Forward Craft & Coffee

Saturday, May 13

Diplomas and Palomas at Liquid
Drag Queen Storytime with Miss Lucy: Disney at The Bur Oak
Great Wisconsin Birdathon at Holy Wisdom Monastery
Iris DeMent at Stoughton Opera House
Loving Cup: Rolling Stones Tribute at High Noon Saloon
McFarland Bird Festival at Lewis Park Shelter
Uncork Me Wisconsin at Breese Stevens Field
WORTstock WARM-UP PARTY at The Malt House

Sunday, May 14

Mother’s Day 🌸
Brunch Trivia at Garth's Brew Bar
Young Buck at Majestic Theatre

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