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The Wisconsin Idea is an independent reporting project of People’s Action Institute, Citizen Action of Wisconsin and In These Times. The Wisconsin Idea takes a closer look at the state of Wisconsin, featuring in-depth reporting on the issues facing the state’s rural communities.
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Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement
The array of attacks on democracy and workers’ rights present an opportunity to expand labor’s power—if unions are willing to seize it.
Stephen Lerner and Joseph A. McCartin
The U.S.-Iran War Is Illegal. Here’s Why That Matters.
If this war continues without accountability, it threatens even more dire consequences in years ahead.
Phyllis Bennis
The Price of War
How America’s history with Iran has already shaped ordinary lives
Rebecca Kay Bright
More Than A Slogan: Labor's New Gambit to Tax the Rich
Washington State just enacted a historic "millionaire tax"—and as organizers set their sights on state legislatures, more could soon follow suit.
Rebecca Burns
Minnesota Sues Trump Admin for Withheld Evidence in Good, Pretti Killings
Federal agents “denied Minnesota investigators access to key information” in the DHS shootings, the lawsuit says.
Chris Walker
Mayor Mamdani and New Yorkers Want to Tax the Rich. Where Is City Council Speaker Julie Menin?
Leaders in city and state government support raising taxes on the wealthy, but Gov. Hochul and Speaker Menin are refusing to get on board. Now, grassroots groups are increasing the pressure.
Luca GoldMansour
Exclusive: FBI Files Counter Government Argument in Texas “Antifa” Trial
FOIA records obtained by Type Investigations and In These Times raise questions about evidence presented in Prairieland case.
Adam Federman
A Memory to Light the Way
“Grief does not go anywhere, but instead takes up residence within us.”
Emily Glick