The Wisconsin Idea

Viewpoint

The Government Should Write Everyone a Check—Paid for by a Carbon Tax

A carbon tax and dividend could curb greenhouse gas emissions while improving quality of life for many.

Owen Poindexter

Feature

Fearing Trump’s New Crackdown, Immigrants Are Already Forgoing Food Stamps

The Trump administration’s new “public charge” rule is having its intended effect: collective punishment of immigrant communities.

Michelle Chen

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Toledo Passed a “Lake Erie Bill of Rights” To Protect Its Water. The State Is Trying to Stop It.

A local effort to protect environmental rights—of both people and nature—faces pushback from the state and industry.

Mari Margil and Ryan Dickinson

Viewpoint

Why We Always Cover Union Fights From the Perspective of Workers, Not Bosses

We've been covering the labor movement for decades. And we're not quitting.

Jessica Stites

Labor

The Answer To Burnout At Work Isn’t “Self-Care”—It’s Unionizing

Kayla Blado

Labor

What Uber and the Koch Brothers Have in Common: A Plan to Destroy Public Transit

Jeremy Mohler

Feature

9 Reasons LGBTQ Workers Need Federal Protections

“Fired for being gay” is just the tip of the iceberg.

Alex Schwartz

Feature

Every American Should Be Guaranteed a Job. The Green New Deal Could Make That Happen.

A jobs guarantee isn’t a new concept—52% of Americans already support it.

In These Times Editors

Feature

Democratic Candidates Flake on Detroit Environmental Justice Forum

Most candidates tout a just transition for “frontline communities” like Detroit, but only Jay Inslee showed up to meet with residents. Four candidates backed out, and 15 others snubbed the event entirely.

Christine MacDonald