Meriter Nurses Score Significant Gains
The Meriter nurses’ victory will resonate beyond one hospital. Continue reading Meriter Nurses Score Significant Gains
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Union Yes, with a Shot of Truth
Workers at Colectivo are in the middle of a unionizing drive. Here’s what you need to know and where to read more. Continue reading Union Yes, with a Shot of Truth
How Madison’s public health officials talk to the business community
Emails between the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Public Health Madison & Dane County show a close, collaborative relationship. Continue reading How Madison’s public health officials talk to the business community
Common Council and the Community for Responsible Government
Madison’s parade of billboards continues with a new dog-whistle display of support for alders facing challenges from the left. Continue reading Common Council and the Community for Responsible Government
The end of the road for the Doyle Resolution is a new beginning for abolitionists
What will it take to stop the jail? Karl Locher argues that it’s time to examine past strategies and begin deep organizing. Confronting the jail is a community responsibility. Continue reading The end of the road for the Doyle Resolution is a new beginning for abolitionists
Madison Area DSA’s Spring Election Voter Guide
Madison Area DSA’s guide to the Spring 2021 elections on April 6, from what’s out on the ballot to which candidates DSA has endorsed. Continue reading Madison Area DSA’s Spring Election Voter Guide
The Key to Good Health is Public
By: Mary Croy One of the lasting lessons of the COVID 19 pandemic should be the importance of public health infrastructure. The disastrous response by the federal government and most state and local governments should result in a demand for … Continue reading The Key to Good Health is Public
Body Cameras: The Big Picture
There are good reasons to be skeptical of body-worn cameras as a useful criminal justice reform. Will our city leaders take them into consideration? Continue reading Body Cameras: The Big Picture
What is a liberal?
Dear Commie: What is liberalism and what’s the difference between liberals and socialists? Continue reading What is a liberal?
Commemorating the Wisconsin Uprising
Ten years after the historic uprising against Scott Walker’s attack on Wisconsin unions, Frank Emspak reflects on the labor movement’s prospects and predicament. Continue reading Commemorating the Wisconsin Uprising
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