The Wisconsin Idea

Viewpoint

Lots of Presidential Candidates Talk a Good Talk. Look at Their Records Instead.

It’s the only way to tell who actually means what they say.

Nathan Robinson

Viewpoint

Why We Should Believe Campaign Promises

Candidates may not truly believe everything they say. But we can get them to follow through on it anyway.

Theo Anderson

Labor

We’ve Been Fighting for $15 For 7 Years. Today I’m Celebrating a Historic Victory.

Jeff Schuhrke

Viewpoint

Bernie Sanders’ 2020 Run Will Put Concentrated Wealth On Trial

The democratic socialist senator has already pushed the 2020 race far to the left. Now he wants a movement to redistribute economic power to the working class.

Sam Adler-Bell

Feature

New York Isn’t the Only City Waging a Fight Against Amazon

The corporate giant is still milking Nashville and other runners-up for further subsidies

David Dayen

Culture

Good Riddance to Rahm Emanuel

An enemy of the people since 1998.

Miles Kampf-Lassin

Viewpoint

An Economic Blueprint for Chicago Any Progressive Candidate Should Get Behind

Chicago’s elections offer a chance to break with the neoliberal policies of the past—by taxing the rich to invest in underserved communities.

Saqib Bhatti

Labor

Teachers’ Strikes Are Rattling Washington. This Hearing in the U.S. House Is Proof.

Rachel M. Cohen

Labor

Amazon’s Decision To Pull Out of NYC Is a Massive Blow To Corporate Welfare

David Dayen