The Wisconsin Idea

Right to Counsel Could Stave Off Worst of Eviction Crisis

In the midst of a nationwide eviction crisis, Wisconsin cities are establishing legal right to counsel for tenants.

Peter Gorski

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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The Small Towns Rejecting Solar Farms

Residents are split over the largest solar farm in Wisconsin moving in next door

From Farm to Table: Farmers in Solidarity with Striking Workers

Food and agriculture companies like John Deere and Kellogg’s take advantage of workers while executives rake in record salaries.

Julie Keown-Bomar

Expectant Parents Travel Hours for Wisconsin Midwives While in Labor

Covid-19 Exacerbates the Illinois Midwife Shortage

Public Money is Pouring Into Broadband Expansion. Will It Go Where It’s Needed Most?

Rural communities in Wisconsin scramble to use tidal wave of public funding.

Wisconsin Schools Called Police on Students at Twice the National Rate

School officials refer thousands of children to the police each year. In Wisconsin, children with disabilities or who are Black, Latino or Native bear the brunt of it.

Angelica Euseary, Clare Amari and Robert Chappell

The Momnibus Act Protects Wisconsin’s Black Babies from a Premature Death

The proposed legislation would achieve what “bias” training alone does not.

Kavin Senapathy

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose $25 Million Package to Help Farmers

The proposed bills would create stronger connections between farmers and local institutions such as schools, hospitals and food banks; increase access to mental health services.

A Quarter of Rural Wisconsinites Lack Adequate Internet Access

How communities are closing the digital divide.

Anya van Wagtendonk