The Wisconsin Idea

Labor

Denver Teachers: We Won’t Let H.R. Break Our Strike by Threatening Our Immigrant Colleagues

Denver Teachers

Labor

Mexican Workers Are Engaging in Wildcat Strikes at the Border

Kent Paterson

Feature

Kamala Harris’ Disturbing Brand of Criminal Justice Reform

Her version of “progressive" law enforcement leaves mass incarceration intact.

Marie Gottschalk

Feature

Why Far-Right Presidents Trump and Bolsonaro Are Backing the Attempted Venezuelan Coup

The United States and Brazil are coordinating with right-wing governments across Latin America to declare Juan Guaidó president.

Michael Fox

Feature

Where Are Democratic 2020 Hopefuls on the Trump-Backed Coup Attempt in Venezuela?

Of the major Democrats or progressives who have declared--or are expected to--Joe Biden and Cory Booker have expressed their support for the coup. We will update the story if others speak out.

Marco Cartolano

Culture

A Tax the Rich Can’t Avoid

New income is only a fraction of their fortunes—we need to target their wealth.

In These Times Editors

Labor

L.A. Teachers on What Was Won—And Which Battles Are Next

Julianne Tveten

Culture

Emigrating From the U.S. May Be the Only Way To Afford Eldercare

A nursing home for my mother in Germany would cost less than half of what she pays in Sacramento.

Elizabeth Zach

Labor

Federal Employees Are Suing the Trump Administration for Forcing Them to Work for Free

Michael Arria