The Wisconsin Idea

Labor

Women Are Taking Over the U.S. Labor Movement

The pandemic has created an opportunity for new movements in industries that haven’t organized before—movements also led by women.

Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

Labor

Frontline Physicians in L.A. Can’t Pay Rent, So They Threatened to Strike

Medical residents and interns in LA County have kept their hospitals running while making minimum wage and struggling to pay rent. Then they overwhelmingly voted to strike and won big.

Maximillian Alvarez

Viewpoint

The Elite Vote Against Their Interests, Too

The rich control our party-system and our morals.

Hamilton Nolan

Viewpoint

A Socialist Response to the End of Roe: Don’t Mourn—Organize for Reproductive Justice

Socialist feminists don’t want “choice”—we demand full abortion rights for all, without exception.

Diana Moreno

"We Just Broke a Thick-Ass Glass Ceiling": Progressive Candidates Rack Up Some Big Wins

In Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, left-wing challengers in Illinois made history, while in New York, progressive incumbents held onto their seats.

Nick Vachon

Labor

Louisiana Dollar Store Workers Can’t Control Air Conditioning in Their Own Stores

The pandemic and the inflation panic have been a boon to dollar stores, which are spreading rapidly throughout low-income areas and “food deserts,” but dollar store employees are being left behind. That’s why workers and community members are organizing.

Maximillian Alvarez

FeatureDispatch

Could Colombia Show Us a Way Out of Our Political Nightmare?

The recent election in Colombia has produced new hope for the country—and for the whole region.

John Feffer

Departments

Teens Work, Drive and Pay Taxes. They Should Be Able To Vote, Too.

Greater civic engagement will depend on enfranchising young voters

In These Times Editors

LaborViewpoint

The Fresh Hell of Depending on Your Employer for Abortion Access

Some companies say they will cover abortion travel. Here's what's wrong with relying on their benevolence.

Sarah Lazare