The Wisconsin Idea

St. Louis’s Movement-Backed Mayor Promised to Close an Infamous Jail. What’s the Hold Up?

Mayor Tishaura Jones, who took office in April 2021, promised to empty the jail known as "the Workhouse" within the first 100 days of her tenure.

Skyler Aikerson

Rural America

Surging Wheat Prices and Fertilizer Shortages: How the War in Ukraine Could Impact U.S. Agriculture

Both Ukraine and Russia are major exporters of agricultural products. In a market that’s “incredibly global,” U.S. farmers will feel the effects of war and sanctions.

Johnathan Hettinger, Madison McVan and Amanda Pérez Pintado

A Progressive Response to Ukraine

We ought to be able to criticize U.S. empire without denying other bad state actors exist, each with their own objectives.

Joel Bleifuss

Labor

“We Will Win”: For the First Time in 50 Years, Minneapolis Teachers Are Out on Strike

In an interview, one striking teacher explains how community support is providing energy and optimism on the picket line.

Kip Hedges

Labor

This Is How Starbucks Workers Won a Union in Mesa, Arizona

Starbucks Workers United is now three for four in union elections held so far—and more are on the way.

Saurav Sarkar

Climate

“Solidarity Is How We Win”: After Years of Fighting Toxic Scrapyard, Activists Celebrate a Victory in Chicago

By protesting and going out on hunger strike, environmental justice advocates helped stop a controversial metal scrapper from being built on Chicago’s Southeast Side.

Keisa Reynolds

Feature

Democrats Quietly Cut $5 Billion in Global Covid Aid—With Biden Already Behind on Vaccine Donations

The Biden administration would actually have to increase its donations 50% to meet its pledges.

Sarah Lazare

Labor

The Wisconsin Teachers Still Trying to Rebuild Unions After Scott Walker Gutted Them

A conversation with K-12 teachers in Hortonville and union organizers with the American Federation of Teachers.

Maximillian Alvarez

How Spotify Is Quietly Supporting the Military-Industrial Complex

Unbeknownst to most users, Spotify has a secret endeavor—backing the efforts of war.

Jennifer Stavros