The Wisconsin Idea

Poll: 3 of 4 Americans Oppose Affirmative Action for College Admission, Universities Disagree

Emma Foehringer Merchant

Labor

Recruitment Abuses Emerge in Immigration Reform Debate

Michelle Chen

Connecticut Poised to Make History By Enacting “Homeless Bill of Rights”

Lauren Teixeira

Video

Is Hugh Jackman a Walmart Puppet?

Miles Kampf-Lassin

Feature

New Visions from the New Left

Gar Alperovitz and Staughton Lynd have blueprints for an ‘America beyond capitalism.’

David Moberg

Viewpoint

GOP: Masters of Media

As the GOP slashes the social safety net, the party seizes on 'scandals' to distract the public.

Susan J. Douglas

Feature

Bankruptcy Scheme Shafts Coal Miners

Patriot Coal wins in bankruptcy court, reneges on retiree benefits.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

Labor

Snowden Leak Highlights Few Whistleblower Protections for Intelligence Contract Employees

Mike Elk

Feature

To Frack or Not to Frack in Illinois

New legislation that will regulate fracking in the state has divided environmentalists.

Marla Donato and students of DePaul University