The Wisconsin Idea

Viewpoint

Big Panic For a Democracy That Never Was

Donald Trump is no more of a threat to democracy than the U.S. Constitution itself.

Hamilton Nolan

Labor

For Want of a Dental Plan, the Erie Strayer Strike Grinds On

Overshadowed by larger strikes, the Ironworkers picket line stretches into its third month.

Hamilton Nolan

Wisconsin Abortion Rights Are Being Set Back Nearly 200 Years

Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, a law passed in 1849 is outlawing nearly all abortions in the state of Wisconsin.

Chris Walker

Viewpoint

Lauren Boebert Is Inciting Violence Against Muslims. This Can't Be Tolerated.

Boebert’s Islamophobic attacks are a threat not just to Ilhan Omar, but to all Muslims in America. It’s time that she faces consequences for her racist actions.

Junaid Ahmed

Climate

Why COP26 Flopped

Western observers want to blame India for the failure of the UN climate talks. Not so fast.

Basav Sen

Feature

Documents Reveal Biden Admin Not Fighting for a Covid Vaccine Patent Waiver, Despite Public Statements

Amid mounting concern about the Omicron variant, Biden declared U.S. support for a Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver. But new documents from Geneva tell a different story.

Sarah Lazare

LaborViewpoint

Which Side Are You Democrats On?

Even the friendliest Democratic officials are cowards. The labor movement needs to save itself.

Hamilton Nolan

Labor

These Tortilla Workers Walked Out and Won a Day Off Work

Gathered outside Chicago's flagship El Milagro taqueria, workers remembered those who died from Covid-19—and celebrated a victory that granted them Sundays off.

Jeff Schuhrke

Rural America

This Map Shows How Growing Seasons Are Shifting Due to Climate Change

EPA data shows that in some parts of the United States, the growing season is 50 days longer now than it was 1895.

Sky Chadde