The Wisconsin Idea

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Noam Chomsky: The Consequences of Wielding a Sledgehammer Against All U.S. Enemies Around the World

A continuation of longtime activist and academic Noam Chomsky's essay, "Masters of Mankind," from his new book, Who Rules the World?

Noam Chomsky

Viewpoint

This Is What a Shift in Donald Trump’s Rhetoric Looks Like

With the Republican competition eliminated, Donald Trump's questionable rhetoric now has Hillary Clinton in its sights.

Arun Gupta

Labor

A Tale of Two Teamsters: Building a Community-Minded Union in Mid-Century St. Louis

Steve Early

Feature

In ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ Superheroes Fight for Freedom—The Kind Ayn Rand Fought For

The movie celebrates the roguish, rugged individual who seeks to exercise such personal freedom of choice without concern for others’ wishes.

Andrew Paul

Viewpoint

Noam Chomsky: Who Rules the World?

The longtime activist and academic gives a broad overview of the state of the rulers and resisters around the globe.

Noam Chomsky

Feature

The Political Revolution Will Continue Long After Bernie Sanders’ Campaign. Here’s How.

Grassroots groups plan to harness Bernie's momentum—and, if he agrees, his voter lists.

Ethan Corey

Labor

If Education Reformers Are Concerned About a Teacher Shortage, Then Why Are They Attacking Teachers?

Sarah Lahm

Rural America

Lakota Lead the Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline

Jason Coppola, Truthout

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We Won’t Improve Education By Making Teachers Hate Their Jobs

How can you improve education by attacking educators?

Jeff Bryant