The Wisconsin Idea

Newt Favors Newt Communism
Lindsay Beyerstein

Labor
Opposition Erupts as Chicago City Council Passes G8/NATO Summit Ordinances
Kari Lydersen

Protesters Prepare to Occupy the Courts
Allison Kilkenny

Culture
Christopher Hitchens: A D.C. Requiem
The fawning homages triggered by the prolific polemicist's death missed the true tragedy of his later career.
Chris Lehmann
Labor
Wis. Recall Elections a Sure Thing, But New ID Law May Block Anti-Walker Vote
Roger Bybee
Labor
Some Unions Support SOPA, But Would Anti-Piracy Bill Hurt or Help Workers?
Mike Elk

Iraq: Political Turmoil Continues as Maliki Forges Autocratic Reign
Andrew Bashi

Dana Milbank’s Flawed “Roe Week” Hit Piece
Lindsay Beyerstein

Mexican Presidential Candidates Debate the Drug War
Daniel Hertz
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
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