"In February of 2011, the people of Wisconsin changed
the political landscape in America overnight. In response to their
governor's move to strip workers of the right to organize, Wisconsinites
fought back--occupying their Capitol for days on end and protesting in
record numbers throughout the freezing winter. Their bold action
inspired progressives across the country, sparking a new conversation on
organized labor, direct action, and civil resistance.
We Are Wisconsin provides an up-close view of the struggle, in
the words of the grassroots activists, independent journalists, and
Wisconsinites who led the fight. Alongside the real-time, fast-paced
story of the Capitol occupation told by those on the inside, this
collection looks at what happened, what it means, and what comes next.
Contributors include Michael Moore, Noam Chomsky, Van Jones, John
Nichols, Medea Benjamin, Mike Elk, Andy Kroll, Tony Schultz, Ian
Murphy, Allison Kilkenny, Billy Wimsatt, Chris Bowers, and more."