The Wisconsin Idea

Rural America

The GMO American Chestnut: Restoration of a Beloved Species or Biotech Trojan Horse?

Rachel Smolker and Anne Petermann

Dispatch

In 2008, Democratic Socialists Endorsed Him. Now, a DSA Member Is Primarying Him.

Backed by Brand New Congress, Anthony Clark is challenging Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), in a sign of how far left politics have moved.

Salim Muwakkil

Labor

“Bezos, Our Backs Are Tired”: Amazon Workers Strike on Prime Day

Sarah Lahm

Feature

Here’s Where the 2020 Candidates Stand on Labor

Democrats have a history of empty promises when it comes to bolstering unions and workers' rights. Who can be trusted in 2020?

Jeremy Gantz

Feature

We Can’t Stop the Horrors of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Unless We Reckon With Obama’s Role

As Trump threatens sweeping raids, it's important to remember how we got here.

Roqayah Chamseddine

Feature

The Media Uses Coal Miners To Attack the Green New Deal—Then Ignores Their Pension Fight

In 34 stories about coal miners, the New York Times, Washington Post and Politico did not once cover miners' pension and healthcare demands.

Sarah Lazare

Labor

The Media Uses Coal Miners To Attack the Green New Deal—Then Ignores Their Pension Fight

Sarah Lazare

Viewpoint

We Have a Dental Care Crisis. Medicare for All Could Solve It.

Guaranteed dental coverage would finally put an end to the deep inequities in U.S. oral health.

Natalie Shure

Labor

Should HIV-Positive Workers Be Allowed in the Sex Industry? Some Advocates Say Yes.

Carrie Weisman