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