The Wisconsin Idea

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A Chicago Cop Falsely Arrested Over 130 People for Drunk Driving. Anita Alvarez Didn’t Charge Him.

Alvarez's office had to drop dozens of charges the officer brought. Why didn't she prosecute him?

Branko Marcetic

Labor

A Current Longshore Battle Shows that the NLRB Is Not a Friend of Organized Labor

Joe Burns

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Memo to Ted Cruz: Carpet Bombing Is, By Definition, a Human Rights Atrocity

The cavalierness with which "carpet-bombing" has been discussed by the Republican candidate ignores the horrific human cost of such actions.

Branko Marcetic

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Rebecca Solnit on Climate Change and How Political Activism Can Help Us Find Happiness

The longtime writer and activist discusses the hope found in uncertainty, her experience at the Paris climate talks, the role of the writer and more.

Dayton Martindale

Dispatch

Hillary Clinton Suggested Breaking Up the Big Banks Won’t End Racism and Sexism. Is She Right?

Clinton's remark prompted a furious debate. Is there any truth to it—and why did she say it? Moe Tkacik and Amanda Marcotte debate.

Amanda Marcotte and Moe Tkacik

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The Talking Heads are Wrong: It’s Not Over Yet

Despite what the pundits say, the outcome of Democratic primary is far from inevitable

Marilyn Katz

Labor

Chicago Teachers Union Rallies with Community and Labor Allies Ahead of April 1 Mass Action

Madeline Wensel

Rural America

As Western Drought Drags On, Millions Are Counting on Lake Mead

Jennifer Ball

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Will Bernie Sanders’ Momentum Increase Support Among Voters of Color?

Sanders definitely has a problem with black voters. But the more they get to know him, the more supportive they become.

Waleed Shahid