The Wisconsin Idea

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Goodbye, Mr. Quips

Barney Frank retires at the end of 2012; we will miss his Capitol wit.

James Patterson

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It’s Ironic, Isn’t It?

We shouldn't be so quick to blame irony for our waning political commitment. It's the symptom, not the disease.

Barrett Swanson

Mexican-American Singer Jenni Rivera’s Death a Loss for Women’s, Immigrant Rights Movements

Ernesto Aguilar

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Dethrone ‘Filibuster King’ Mitch McConnell

The fight is on to fix the minority's silent domination of the Senate.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

Labor

Right-to-Work in Michigan: Not as Repeal-Proof as Republicans Think It Is

Sarah Cobarrubias

Anti-Rape Activist Alyssa Royse Duped By Rapist

Lindsay Beyerstein

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Right-to-Work in Michigan Is About Politics, Not Economics

Michigan's anti-union legislation will hurt the state’s economy, not help it as Republicans claim.

John Logan

Labor

CWA’s Cohen: Can Labor and Allies Create an ‘American Spring?’

David Moberg

Viewpoint

Castro’s Greatly Exaggerated Demise

Rumors of Fidel's failing health are likely overplayed yet again.

Achy Obejas