The Wisconsin Idea

Viewpoint

A Former Nation of Islam Activist Looks Back on Muhammad Ali

From a bout in Jamaica to an Air Force base in Germany to the streets of Chicago, Ali's presence was massive.

Salim Muwakkil

Viewpoint

Bernie Has Every Right To Raise Hell at the Democratic Convention

As wise man once said, “Democracy is not always nice and quiet and gentle."

Joel Bleifuss

Feature

Seattle’s Lessons for Bernie Sanders Activists After the Elections

A new book gives some pointers on taking Sanders' revolution to the local level.

Steve Early

Feature

Bernie’s Army Is Already Deploying in Down-Ballot Races

Volunteers plug in to progressive races nationwide

Ethan Corey

Feature

It Isn’t Too Late To Bring U.S. War Criminals to Justice

Other nations have done it.

Rebecca Gordon

Labor

Are Software Engineers the Latest Exploited Migrant Workers?

David Iaconangelo

Labor

Illinois College Faculty Say Continued Cuts Have ‘Ripped the Guts Out’ of Public Higher Ed

Branko Marcetic

Feature

Bernie Sanders’ and Donald Trump’s Popularity Shows that America Is Tired of ‘Limousine Liberalism’

Disillusioned and disgruntled, Americans are threatening the status quo from all sides.

Steve Fraser

Labor

How Can We Make Restaurant Jobs Into Good Jobs?

Seth Kershner