The Wisconsin Idea

Labor
Food Industry Brings Bitter Harvest to Child Cocoa Laborers
Michelle Chen
Occupy Coordinates Port Blockade Actions
Allison Kilkenny

Culture
Matana Roberts’ Genealogy of Jazz
The saxophonist delves into African-American history—from slavery to the present—in her twelve-part series Coin Coin.
Frances Morgan

Viewpoint
Why Conservatives Can’t Fix Poverty
Newt Gingrich's new idea offers a stark reminder.
James Thindwa
Labor
Under Cloud of Bankruptcy, CWA Will Try (Again) to Unionize American Airlines Workers
Mike Elk

Labor
Embarrassment of Riches: Conflict Diamond Regulation Breaks Down
Michelle Chen
Abortion Without Tears: Marie Annelle’s Story Concludes
Lindsay Beyerstein

Arrested Oakland Occupiers Stuck in Legal Limbo
Susie Cagle

Labor
Wis. Firm’s Move to Replace Striking Workers Sparks Statewide Solidarity
Roger Bybee
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
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Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.