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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.
Latest Stories
Betting on Wildfire and AI's Political Beliefs
A round-up of this month's signs of late stage capitalism and the horrors we're living through.
Miles Kampf-Lassin
‘Treated Worse Than Cattle’
2,500 Tyson Workers Laid Off, Plant Shutters Overnight.
Caitlyn Clark
Workers’ Rights Are Plummeting Under Trump—and the World Is Taking Notice
The United States now appears on a watchlist alongside countries like Zimbabwe and the Philippines.
Luc Triangle and Cathy Feingold
In the Name of Security
An investigation into the everyday violence of prison strip searches, which incarcerated women say are a tool of abuse.
Khawla Nakua
Selling the Sun
Your future is bright! Especially if you're willing to pay a monthly subscription to the sun.
Jen Sorensen
AI Is Coming for All of Our Jobs
The development of artificial intelligence technology is set to disrupt virtually every industry, every profession and every employment sector.
Martin Ford
The Big Idea: Winning
Democratic socialists are on the ballot from now until November. If they win their elections, the socialist movement wins a new path forward.
Thomas Birmingham
Tenant Organizer Will Lawrence Is Taking on the GOP in a Deep Purple District
To flip a key Michigan seat, the insurgent candidate is campaigning on housing, healthcare and opposition to data centers.
Rebecca Burns