The Wisconsin Idea

LaborViewpoint

How to Stop AI From Eating Journalism

Ethical standards can also save a lot of human jobs.

Hamilton Nolan

These 8 States Are Working Together to Tax the Hell Out of the Super-Rich

With a wealth tax stalled at the national level and Republicans in control of the U.S. House, a coalition of progressives at the state level are fighting for tax justice.

Nick Vachon

Why Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Is Facing an Uphill Battle for Re-Election

Accusations of broken promises may spell a dim outlook for incumbent Lori Lightfoot, community organizers say.

Kari Lydersen

Departments

We Should Be Able to Fix Our Stuff Ourselves

From iPhones to John Deere equipment, corporations shouldn’t be holding needed repairs hostage.

In These Times Editors

Labor

SEIU Local 1 Lays off 10 Staffers Amid Allegations That Dues Remain Uncollected

The union, which lost members during Covid, is scaling back at a time when many are calling for big investments in organizing.

Teddy Ostrow

Rural America

The Life-Threatening Consequences of Rural “Maternity-Care Deserts”

The number of mothers who receive no prenatal care is on the rise in North Carolina. Lack of access in rural areas is a big part of the problem.

Sarah Melotte and Shelby Harris

Feature

Democrats Hold Trifecta Power in Over a Dozen States. Will They Actually Use It?

Republicans have used legislative majorities at the state level to undermine their opposition, but the Democratic Party has often failed to fight back. This is a chance to change that.

Mark Engler and Paul Engler

Departments

The Right Will Seize on Anti-Semitism. We Can't Give Them the Chance.

The hatred of Jews is a potent political tool.

Naomi Klein

Labor

Chicago Grads Want To Turn the City Into a “Powerhouse of Organizing”

The higher ed organizing wave is finally hitting Chicago as Northwestern and UChicago grads look to unionize.

Sara Van Horn