The Wisconsin Idea

Dispatch

When Green Jobs Come at the Expense of Unions

A declining Rust Belt town turned to wind power—and away from organized labor.

Yana Kunichoff

Rural America

A Rural Progressive Platform: To Fix Stuff Democrats Have to Stop Being Stupid

Anthony Flaccavento

Feature

The Movement for Single Payer Has Transformed the Healthcare Fight. The CNN Debate Was Proof.

During CNN’s Monday night debate about the Affordable Care Act, it became clear that progressives have set the terms of discussion.

Theo Anderson

Feature

How Puerto Rico Recovered Before

The island's New Deal history offers an alternative to disaster capitalism.

Kate Aronoff

Feature

The Unlikely Alliance That Could Stop Keystone and Transform the Democratic Party

Natives and ranchers are teaming up to save their water and land from corporate takeover.

Kate Aronoff

Labor

Opponents of School Privatization Are Very Worried About a New Law in Illinois. Here’s Why.

Kari Lydersen

Feature

“These Disasters Aren’t Natural Anymore”: A Dispatch from Puerto Rico After Maria

A conversation with Xiomara Caro Diaz of the Center for Popular Democracy about the devastation wrought by climate change and austerity.

Kate Aronoff

Rural America

The National Organic Program Is Getting a New Boss, Here’s Why That’s Long Overdue

The Cornucopia Institute

Feature

Lyin’ Ted Is Still Standing—But This Democrat Has a Bold Plan To Topple Him

Rep. Beto O’Rourke is aiming to topple Ted Cruz and pursue a progressive agenda in Texas.

Theo Anderson