Unions have drawbacks, but they’re still essential.
Posts on Politics
Are public employees overpaid? No—but it’s complicated.
We mostly make less than private workers, but we have more stability.
Did Walker Invent the Budget Crisis?
No, but union-busting won’t help it much.
Police and Firefighters in Solidarity
Cops I talk to say they love the protesters.
Kill the Bill With Kindness
The protests have been overwhelmingly peaceful. The police say so too.
As A Liberal in Wisconsin, How Will My Voice Be Heard?
It feels like my voice is being silenced.
All Hell Breaks Loose in Wisconsin
When the Democratic senators fled the state, the protests gained momentum.
The Protest Begins!
After Walker’s announcement, protests erupted.
Governor Walker’s New “Budget Repair Bill”
As a state worker, I’ll be affected.
The Need for Dialogue to Heal Our Divides
What if we listened to each other respectfully?