The Wisconsin Idea

ViewpointPalestine

This Chanukah Is a Time for Palestine Solidarity, From Fasting to Public Disruption

Remembering that Chanukah means “rededication,” as we light the candles each night, we can rededicate ourselves to solidarity with Palestine for the long haul.

Maya Schenwar

PalestineDepartmentsThe Right-Wing Issue

History Didn’t Begin on Oct. 7

Here’s what the press gets wrong on Palestine.

In These Times Editors and Hussein Ibish

ViewpointPalestine

Why Journalists Must Speak out About Gaza

Attacks on journalism and media are dangerous to us all.

Aja Arnold, Rae Garringer, Rebecca Chowdhury, Tina Vásquez, Irene Vázquez, Victoria Bouloubasis, Charmaine Lang, Nour Saudi and Lewis Raven Wallace

The Circular, Murderous Logic of Henry Kissinger

Kissinger began his career sounding the alarm on fascism—but as America lurched to the right, he followed faithfully.

Greg Grandin

Henry Kissinger Died a Better Death Than He Deserved

Kissinger died a comfortable death surrounded by his loved ones. His victims didn’t get that luxury.

René Rojas, Bhaskar Sunkara and Jonah Walters

Investigation

How Israel Got an Endless Supply of U.S.-Made Smart Bombs

Nearly three years ago, Congress gave Israel a pass to stockpile precision-guided bombs “without regard to annual limits.” An inside source confirms that even more have been transferred since October 7.

Ari Tolany, Lillian Mauldin, Janet Abou-Elias and Women for Weapons Trade Transparency

DispatchThe Right-Wing Issue

2023 Was the Year of Anti-Trans Hysteria

23 states passed laws targeting trans youth, with implications for us all.

Heron Greenesmith

LaborPalestine

UAW Endorses Cease-Fire, the Largest U.S. Union to Call for an Immediate End to the Violence

The announcement at a news conference where protesters have been on a hunger strike outside of the White House marks a major development for labor and the larger call for a cease-fire.

Mindy Isser

LaborViewpoint

The UAW Just Challenged the Entire Labor Movement to Get More Ambitious

The United Auto Workers announced a new campaign to organize 150,000 new members at non-union shops. Every other major union should follow suit.

Hamilton Nolan