The Wisconsin Idea

Labor

Bernie Sanders Is Actively Running for Labor Secretary

Coy before the election, the Vermont Senator is now rallying support to join the Biden administration cabinet

Hamilton Nolan

Viewpoint

Power Comes From Class War, Not Biden

The Left needs workers more than it needs the Democratic Party.

Hamilton Nolan

Viewpoint

Keep Rahm Emanuel As Far Away As Possible From the Biden Administration

Neoliberal architect Rahm Emanuel is reportedly being considered for a top spot in Biden’s cabinet. That idea needs to be immediately thrown in the trash.

Miles Kampf-Lassin

Investigation

This Democrat Is Vying for a Powerful Foreign Affairs Role. His Ties To Right-Wing Groups in Colombia Could Haunt Him.

Rep. Gregory Meeks worked with Colombian politicians tied to right-wing paramilitaries to help push for a corporate-friendly "free trade" deal.

Sarah Lazare and Maurizio Guerrero

LaborViewpoint

It’s Time for the Democrats to Deliver for Workers. Fighting for the PRO Act Is the First Step.

With Joe Biden winning the presidency, the Democratic Party needs to come through for working people by passing legislation to dramatically expand labor rights across the United States.

Jim Williams

Viewpoint

Joe Biden Said He's Against the Yemen War. He Needs To End It on Day One.

Here's what Biden can do to halt all U.S. assistance to the onslaught he helped start.

Sarah Lazare

Dispatch

The Great American Election Catharsis Party

In Philly, MAGA dreams meet mathematical realities.

Hamilton Nolan

Viewpoint

What Democrats Should Learn From the Spate of Socialist Wins on Election Day

It's not enough to be anti-Trump. Socialists are showing you can win elections by standing for something.

Mindy Isser

Feature

“Today Is About Defending Democracy”: People Take to the Streets to Stop Trump's Attempted Coup

Oakland protesters say now is an important time to defend the election—and resist Trump’s efforts to undermine the vote.

Brooke Anderson