The Wisconsin Idea

Viewpoint

Want a Healthier Workplace Culture? Unionize.

As a labor leader, I want professionals—and all workers—to understand the power of unions to check bosses, and build better workplaces.

Jennifer Dorning

Dispatch

We're Living With the Consequences of Rich Nations' Vaccine Hoarding

The Biden administration has finally backed a patent waiver for Covid vaccines, but it's already too late for Argentina and countless countries across the Global South.

Jacob Sugarman

Culture

Fear of a Black Superhero

'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' is just the latest in a series of comic book adaptations to cheer American empire—and vilify any form of radicalism.

Leslie Lee

Viewpoint

Call Israel What It Is: An Apartheid State

There are no "clashes" between Israelis and Palestinians. What we're seeing in Jerusalem and elsewhere is an occupying force exercise its military might.

Seraj Assi

Viewpoint

We Need to Build a Strong Peace Movement. The Anti-Apartheid Movement Can Show Us How.

In 1986, activists convinced Congress to pass sanctions on South Africa over the veto of President Ronald Reagan. Their victory holds six key lessons today.

Zeb Larson

ViewpointRural America

When Wildfire Prevention Destroys Wildlife Habitat

As Western towns cut back nearby forest fuels to deter wildfires, new houses continue to sprawl relentlessly into the surrounding wildlands.

Pepper Trail

Feature

Suppressed Wages and Rural Decline Meet in Mellen, Wisconsin

In the small town, lumber workers say that low wages are pushing young people out of the profession.

Joanna Thompson

Viewpoint

The Real "Big Lie" Is That Billionaires Are Tolerable

Great wealth should be seen as deranged hoarding.

Hamilton Nolan

ViewpointRural America

For the Nez Perce, a Proposed Gold Mine Is a Symbol of Broken Promises

The U.S. government stole Nez Perce treaty land to make way for gold miners in the 1860s. A century and a half later, gold mining again threatens the tribe’s homeland.

Marcie Carter