Authored by Ben Sellers via Headline USA,
Far-left activists with apparent ties to the Democratic Socialists of America recently established their own autonomous zone in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
Activist Carlos LeMar Dixon confronts Madison Police Chief John Patterson during a press conference about the shooting death of Corey Ruiz. / IMAGE: @CollinRugg via XThe tent cities have become a familiar sight in far-left cities where the destructive and disruptive occupation is openly encouraged by government officials.
Protestors are preparing for rain here on Willy and Baldwin Streets but show no signs of packing up following a statement from @SatyaForMadison last night. pic.twitter.com/8e4WRBGngW
— Laura Schulte (@SchulteLaura) July 31, 2026
Investigative reporter Andy Ngo noted that similar protests had occurred in Minneapolis and Seattle, both of which were ground zero for BLM riots during 2020's ironically dubbed "summer of love."
Far-left extremists in Madison, Wisc. have erected an autonomous zone with check points and booby traps in memory of violent thug and deadbeat dad Corey Ruiz.