The Wisconsin Idea

Climate

The Existential Danger of Using the Ukraine Invasion to Ramp Up Fossil Fuel Production

Just as scientists warn we must drastically shift away from fossil fuel extraction, the Biden administration is pressing for more oil production.

Sarah Lazare

Rural America

A New Law Promised Debt Relief for Black Farmers. Instead, Some Got Collection Notices.

The American Rescue Plan included $4 billion in debt relief for farmers of color, but a lawsuit has thrown the program, and the farmers who need it, into limbo.

April Simpson

Left Challengers Running for Congress Snap Their Losing Streak

In Texas, democratic socialist Greg Casar cruised to victory in his primary while Jessica Cisneros forced a longtime conservative incumbent into a runoff—welcome news for those taking on the Democratic Party establishment.

Nick Vachon

Labor

Workers Say They Breathe Polluted Air at “Green” Insulation Facility

Kingspan employees in Santa Ana, California are demanding improved health protections—and a fair process to organize.

Mindy Isser

Labor

Unions Stand With Exploited Immigrant Demolition Workers in NYC

A conversation with Chaz Rynkiewicz, vice president of Laborers Local 79.

Maximillian Alvarez

Viewpoint

Rashida Tlaib: Here’s Where Biden’s SOTU Fell Short

With a stroke of a pen, President Biden could improve lives for millions of working people. To strengthen the state of the union, now is the time for transformative action.

Rashida Tlaib

Broad Economic Sanctions on Russia Could Follow Familiar Playbook of Punishing the Poor

The impulse to punish Putin for his unconscionable invasion of Ukraine is understandable, but wrecking entire economies comes at a high human cost.

Sarah Lazare

Culture

In Praise of The Whole World Is Watching

We remember the life and accomplishments of the late activist, writer and scholar Todd Gitlin (1943-2022).

Susan J. Douglas

Departments

The Time the WTO Yawned at the Revolution

In a Covid-19 world, revisiting the WTO talks in 1999 sheds light on what developing countries can do to end the pandemic.

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