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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

If you live in Madison, I'm working on a story about salaries and how it feels economically to live in the city. I made a survey and I'd love for you to fill it out! forms.gle/d3iT48iJvbgN...

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Salaries in Madison

Hi all! This is a survey for a story in the Cap Times about salaries in Madison. This idea is loosely based on a story published in New York Magazine. Folks won't be named in the story (unless you wa...

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Rob Thomas @itsrobthomas.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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 ‘Ground Beefing’ to Madison

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

It tells you exactly what it is in the name.

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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.

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I would listen to this. Also I LOVE The Turnaround it's what I tell students or anyone interested in interviewing to listen to!

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We're 15 signatures away from 200!! If you'd like to lend your support to our union effort, please sign!

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We're at 161 right now! Can we get to 200 by the end of the day? I think so!

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Rob Thomas @itsrobthomas.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

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 @thepourover.coffee · 03/05/2026

Support Ashley and the rest of the unionising Cap Times staff!

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

No please go for it! You also have Wisconsin ties!

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Now we're at 151! Our goal initially was to get to 100, but 200 would be awesome! Keep sharing!

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

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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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Now we're at 148 signatures! Get us to 200 by the end of the weekend! And please share and tag folks you think would love to support us!

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 01/05/2026

✊ 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

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Ashley Rodriguez @ashcommonname.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

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...

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Jesse Raub @jesseraub.online · 01/05/2026

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!!!

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