Ashley Rodriguez
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Features reporter at the Cap Times in Madison, Wisconsin. We're unionizing!
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I basically joined Bluesky because I was frustrated by coffee reporting (a story for another day) and we unionized my newsroom. Learn more about our union below (and sign our petition to show leaders you support union newsrooms!)
actionnetwork.org/petitions/vo...
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Voluntarily Recognize The Capital Times NewsGuild!!!
On April 30, reporters at the Cap Times announced we have formed our union and are seeking voluntary recognition from newspaper management. The Cap Times NewsGuild includes all of the news organizatio...
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/voluntarily-recognize-the-capital-times-newsguild?source=direct_link&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTWAFlKZwPpAj-5FmLyE6Uib7xbprdqDdwpvOcv_c34h-5NFwLh-y3MsBBcc_aem_OlVrxCHdrBBdjK0DM_SyEA
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Rob Thomas
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I'm so excited that not only did
@ashcommonname.bsky.social
interview
@scottaukerman.bsky.social
about Comedy Bang Bang coming back to Madison, but she introduced him to the concept of the Wisconsin "meat raffle."
captimes.com/entertainmen...
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'Comedy Bang! Bang!' brings āGround Beefingā to Madison
The popular comedy podcast features performers improvising fake characters. Host Scott Aukerman is bringing the show to the Barrymore Theatre May 27.
https://captimes.com/entertainment/comedy-bang-bang-brings-ground-beefing-to-madison/article_fd91b80c-220c-4732-9fdc-3be90c528e75.html
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To put my coffee editor hat on, my colleague
@thepourover.coffee
took a deep dive into how a simple immigration interview turned into over five months in detainment for a coffee worker in Hawaii:
freshcup.com/how-an-immig...
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How an Immigration Interview Turned Into 168 Days in Detention for a Coffee Worker in Hawaii
A Nicaraguan coffee worker in Hawaii, married to a U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE during a green card interview. He spent more than five months in federal custody until the ACLU got involved.
https://freshcup.com/how-an-immigration-interview-turned-into-168-days-in-detention-for-a-coffee-worker-in-hawaii/
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Our union received voluntary recognition! An amazing first step! To be clear: this happened because of your support and the work of our incredible reporters! Voluntary recognition is a no-brainer when you have 100% of the reporters in support of the union!
wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/cap-t...
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Cap Times management agrees to recognize newsroom union ⢠Wisconsin Examiner
Employees said they wanted union representation in part to align with the longstanding progressive values of the Cap Times.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/cap-times-management-agrees-to-recognize-newsroom-union/
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Wisconsin Examiner
7 days ago
Organizers say Cap Times union campaign aligns with news outletās progressive heritage. Via
@erikgunn.bsky.social
buff.ly/7YewWqc
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Organizers say Cap Times union campaign aligns with news outletās progressive heritage ⢠Wisconsin Examiner
From the Capital Times' founding, the newspaper has championed progressive causes and supported labor unions.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/05/06/organizers-say-cap-times-union-campaign-aligns-with-news-outlets-progressive-heritage/
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We're still waiting to hear about recognizing our union but in the meantime enjoy these testimonials from my incredible colleagues!
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Rob Thomas
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I'm inspired by you and my other Cap Times friends who came after me organizing to support each other and to strengthen local journalism!
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Fionn Pooler
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Support Ashley and the rest of the unionising Cap Times staff!
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I'm a features reporter at the Cap Times, and I was inspired to write about Madison culture because of the work
@itsrobthomas.bsky.social
did before me! He signed the petition! Join in!
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We're at 127 signatures! If you support labor and unionized newsrooms, tell our management you support voluntary recognition! It's easy! Just sign the petition below!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/vo...
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Voluntarily Recognize The Capital Times NewsGuild!!!
On April 30, reporters at the Cap Times announced we have formed our union and are seeking voluntary recognition from newspaper management. The Cap Times NewsGuild includes all of the news organizatio...
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/voluntarily-recognize-the-capital-times-newsguild?source=direct_link&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTWAFlKZwPpAj-5FmLyE6Uib7xbprdqDdwpvOcv_c34h-5NFwLh-y3MsBBcc_aem_OlVrxCHdrBBdjK0DM_SyEA
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The NewsGuild-CWA
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ā May Day new union! Every journalist at The Cap Times in Madison, Wis. wants a union.
newsguild.org/madison-cap-...
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Madison Cap Times reporters announce union | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
https://newsguild.org/madison-cap-times-reporters-announce-union/
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I basically joined Bluesky because I was frustrated by coffee reporting (a story for another day) and we unionized my newsroom. Learn more about our union below (and sign our petition to show leaders you support union newsrooms!)
actionnetwork.org/petitions/vo...
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Voluntarily Recognize The Capital Times NewsGuild!!!
On April 30, reporters at the Cap Times announced we have formed our union and are seeking voluntary recognition from newspaper management. The Cap Times NewsGuild includes all of the news organizatio...
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/voluntarily-recognize-the-capital-times-newsguild?source=direct_link&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTWAFlKZwPpAj-5FmLyE6Uib7xbprdqDdwpvOcv_c34h-5NFwLh-y3MsBBcc_aem_OlVrxCHdrBBdjK0DM_SyEA
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Jesse Raub
12 days ago
my partner and her co-workers announced their union today at the Cap Times. if you follow me and live in the Madison area, consider signing their petition at this link
actionnetwork.org/petitions/vo...
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Voluntarily Recognize The Capital Times NewsGuild!!!
On April 30, reporters at the Cap Times announced we have formed our union and are seeking voluntary recognition from newspaper management. The Cap Times NewsGuild includes all of the news organizatio...
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/voluntarily-recognize-the-capital-times-newsguild?source=direct_link&
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