The Public sector myth.

We've all heard the news stories claiming that teachers & other public-sector workers are paid much more than their private-sector counterparts. That simply isn't true. Here's a few articles to dispel that myth.

Don't join the government to get rich (The Economist)
Are Wisconsin's state and local workers overpaid? (The Washington Post)
For Anyone Who Thinks Wisconsin State Workers Are Overpaid... (Business Insider)
The Wisconsin Lie Exposed – Taxpayers Actually Contribute Nothing To Public Employee Pensions (Forbes)
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says the average public school teacher in Wisconsin makes $89,000 in salary and benefits (Politifact)
DAILY SHOW: 'Cribs: Teacher Edition'

William Cronon & ALEC

William Cronon is a professor professor of history, geography and environmental studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was the first one to expose the ALEC connection to GOP policy not only in Wisconsin, but in all of America. This piece is the best place to start in learning about how ALEC works & how they influence our Government & shape policies.

Who’s Really Behind Recent Republican Legislation in Wisconsin and Elsewhere? (Hint: It Didn’t Start Here)

His op-ed for the New York Times:
Wisconsin’s Radical Break

Shortly after he exposed the ALEC connection, the Republicans tried to destroy his reputation in a McCarthy-esque manner by using the Freedom of Information Act to gain access to his e-mails.
Academic Intimidation (NY Times)
Wisconsin Professor’s E-Mails Are Target of G.O.P. Records Request (NY Times)
Scott Walker’s Office Seeks Access to Critical Professor’s Email (Forbes)
NYT Editorial and Other Coverage of Cronon Open Records Case (William Cronon's Blog)

Cronon's response:
Abusing Open Records to Attack Academic Freedom

Support from Republicans & others:
An Open Letter to Governor Walker and Stephan Thompson from a Loyal Republican 

And finally the UW's response:
University of Wisconsin-Madison Strives to Balance Public Records with Academic Freedom 

And here's a bit more on ALEC:
ALEC: The Voice of Corporate Special Interests In State Legislatures (People For The American Way)
ALEC's role in setting legislative agenda deserves scrutiny (WisPolitics.com)