It’s scary to admit my side isn’t perfect, or that the other side makes a good point.
Wisconsin Politics
Shades of Gray
I want to get away from black-and-white thinking.
Bill Passes Amidst Misinformation and Deception
In a way, the deception hurts even more than the bill’s passage.
A Night in the Capitol
It was magical to witness the protest community up close.
I’m Sticking With the Union
Unions have drawbacks, but they’re still essential.
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.