The Wisconsin Idea

Labor

In Key Swing States, Union Members Are Democrats’ Last Line of Defense

In 2020, UNITE HERE workers led the charge in canvassing voters and played a key role in Democrats’ electoral victories. This year, they’re taking the lead once again.

Maximillian Alvarez

Labor

They Waged the Largest Private-Sector Nurses’ Strike in U.S. History. They’re Still Waiting for Justice.

Minnesota nurses made national headlines by going on strike this fall, but as contract negotiations stall, they’re fighting for a voice on the job.

Sarah Lazare

Dispatch

The Protest Camp Where Houseless Activists Fight Luxury High Rises

Houseless protesters in Chicago occupied a parking lot and then set up a long-term camp to fight gentrification—with the support of the neighborhood.

Hana Urban

Viewpoint

Lessons From the U.S. Left on Taking Power Vs. Organizing on the Outside

As social movements move beyond the default anarchist sensibility that prevailed through Occupy, they must still reckon with hard questions about bureaucracy and cooptation.

Mark Engler and Paul Engler

Viewpoint

It’s Time For a Ceasefire in Ukraine

A ceasefire in Ukraine has been needed since day one—and it’s more urgent now than ever.

Phyllis Bennis

Labor

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien Vows to “Pulverize” UPS in Fiery TDU Convention Speech

The first TDU-endorsed leader in 30 years sought to meet the hopes of the militant rank-and-file, promising a UPS strike if needed.

Stephen Franklin

Dispatch

Kentucky Is Latest to Test Whether Red States Will Keep Voting for Abortion Rights

An anti-abortion constitutional amendment identical to one Kansas voters rejected this summer is on Kentucky’s November ballot.

Shefali Luthra, The 19th

Washington Post Editorial Board Wants U.S. ‘Beacon’ for Ukraine Refugees—but Not for Haitians

Julie Hollar

LaborDepartments

Bosses Hate This One Trick

Work-to-rule is not walking away from a fight, but a different way to fight.

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