The Wisconsin Idea

Culture

An Ode to Sharp-Tongued Women, From Dorothy Parker to Susan Sontag

Michelle Dean’s new book Sharp profiles brilliant and creative women who fought sexism, but, by and large, did not identify with the feminist movement.

Laura Tanenbaum

Culture

Barbara Ehrenreich Calls BS on the Immortality Industry

In her new book, Natural Causes, the author reminds us that we can't cheat death -- although we can die trying.

Jane Miller

Labor

The Federal Attack on Sex Workers’ Rights Is a Threat to Everyone’s Free Speech

Carrie Weisman

Feature

The DCCC’s Long, Ugly History of Sabotaging Progressives

The latest attacks on left challengers are no fluke: For decades the House Democratic fundraising body has put corporate, big-money interests first.

Branko Marcetic

Labor

The Oklahoma Teachers’ Strike Is a Mutiny Against Austerity

Michelle Chen

Feature

Progressives Have a Game Plan for Replacing the Chicago Machine

The March 20 Illinois primary saw big victories for progressive challengers taking on machine-backed candidates. It’s a model we can follow to transform Chicago politics.

Amisha Patel and Emma Tai

Labor

After Loyola’s Cinderella NCAA Run, Faculty Are Out On Strike. Where Is Sister Jean?

Jeff Schuhrke

Labor

50 Years On, King’s Fight Against Racism and Poverty Remains Our Fight

Brittany Alston

Feature

This Hawaiian Lawmaker Fought Mark Zuckerberg Off Native Land. Now He’s Running for Congress.

DSA member Kaniela Ing is calling for 100 percent renewable energy, universal basic income and a jobs guarantee.

Kate Aronoff