WI Standoff Poised to End (or, Maybe Not–UPDATED)
The Democrats appear ready to come home (or, as per the update, maybe not).
Have Republicans Lost The Public Relations War Over Public Sector Unions?
As the standoff in Wisconsin drags on, there is no sign that the public accepts the argument being made about public sector unions by Governor Scott Walker and other Republicans.
Republicans vs. The Unions
Scott Walker’s attempt to crush the Wisconsin public employee unions may be the first wave in a fight to elect Republican governors in 2012.
Did Scott Walker Violate Ethics Laws in “Koch” Call?
A former Democratic state attorney general thinks Wisconsin’s Republican governor may have violated state ethics laws while on a prank phone call.
Who ‘Contributes’ to Public Workers’ Pensions?
Wisconsin’s taxpayers are paying 100 percent of the cost of the benefits programs for state employees. But the benefits amount to a payment in kind.
Scott Walker Didn’t Campaign On This
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker did not campaign on the union-busting package he’s proposing now.
Federal Union Protection Laws Could Penalize Wisconsin
Federal laws designed to protect unions add yet another wrinkle to the Wisconsin standoff.
Poll: Majority Opposes Laws Restricting Public Employee Unions
A new national poll suggests that moves to restrict the collective bargaining rights of public sector unions are not popular with the public at large:
Wisconsin Police and Firefighters Didn’t Endorse Walker
Of the 314 police and firefighter unions in Wisconsin, only four endorsed Scott Walker.
The Case Against Public Sector Unions
It’s time to end the ability of public sector labor unions to hold taxpayers hostage.
Wisconsin’s Hemlock Revolution
In the Middle East, protesters are marching for democracy. In the Midwest, they’re protesting against it.
Wisconsin Teacher Showdown
Neither side is covering themselves in glory in the battle over the Badger State budget.
