The Wisconsin Idea

Viewpoint

"The People Won": Kansas City Voters Reject Billionaire Stadium Tax

In a blow against billionaire sports franchise owners, Kansas City voters rejected a 40-year stadium tax. It's a victory for community interests over corporate greed.

Ryan S.

Labor

The Right Has a New Playbook to Crush Unions and Enshrine Corporate Power

The American Legislative Exchange Council is pushing a spate of anti-worker bills in states across the country—the latest in the group's onslaught on collective bargaining rights.

Juliana Broad

Palestine

50,000 "Uninstructed" Wisconsin Voters Send Biden Clear Message to End Genocide

Tuesday's primaries in Wisconsin, New York and Connecticut showed there is such strong disapproval of Biden's support for the Israeli assault on Gaza that it could cost him the general election.

Christina Lieffring

LaborFeatureEn Español

Una Semana Laboral De 32 Horas Es Nuestra Para Tomarla

La lucha por jornadas laborales más cortas puede unir a los trabajadores.

Sarah Jaffe

LaborFeature

A 32-Hour Workweek Is Ours for the Taking

The fight for shorter hours can unify workers everywhere.

Sarah Jaffe

Labor

Washington Strippers Win Bill of Rights

Dancers in Washington state have been fighting for increased protections at the clubs they work. Last week, they won legislation known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights."

Kim Kelly

DispatchRural America

Can Tenants Take Back Bozeman?

Luxury construction is pushing locals out of their homes, but Bozemanites are not going quietly.

Joseph Bullington

PalestineInterview

“This Is a Movement of Hope": Wisconsin's Uninstructed Campaign Has Momentum

The Uncommitted national movement has reached Wisconsin, perhaps the most critical swing state in the country, for the April 2 primary. To learn more, In These Times interviewed Wisconsin organizers Reema Ahmad and Kyle Johnson, as well as elected officials Francesca Hong and Ryan Clancy.

Riley Roliff

Cargo Ship Owner Behind Baltimore Bridge Crash Sued Multiple Times for Alleged Negligence, Worker Injuries

The Maersk-chartered MV Dali was detained by port officials in Chile last June after inspectors discovered a problem related to the vessel's "propulsion and auxiliary machinery."

Brett Wilkins