Published 10 hours ago • loading... • Updated 10 hours agoShow Less IconThe trickle-down politics of fear Summary by Isthmus | Madison, WisconsinThe sense of danger is less about any single rule or conflict and more about a slow drift toward a generalized cynicism. When that happens, neighborhoods and civic life are weakened.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconIsthmus | Madison, WisconsinLean LeftFactualityOwnershipThe trickle-down politics of fearThe sense of danger is less about any single rule or conflict and more about a slow drift toward a generalized cynicism. When that happens, neighborhoods and civic life are weakened.10 hours agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated4 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageIsthmus | Madison, Wisconsin broke the news 10 hours ago on Monday, October 5, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMadison, Wisconsin Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsMadison, Wisconsin Plus IconShow All