The Wisconsin Idea

Feature
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

Feature
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

Labor
How UAW Won the Wisconsin Kohler Strike
Kathy Wilkes

Feature
Shockingly, the Washington Post Investigated Itself for Anti-Bernie Sanders Bias and Found None
The paper had just run 16 negative stories about Sanders in 16 hours.
Adam Johnson

Culture
How Not To Write About Gun Culture
Iain Overton's book on gun culture completely misfires
Chris Lehmann

Viewpoint
Bernie Sanders’ Michigan Victory Just Proved That a Democratic Socialist Can Actually Win
With his upset win, Sanders showed the potential for his democratic socialist message to resonate across the country
Miles Kampf-Lassin

Feature
Is Bernie Sanders’ Win in Michigan the First Crack in the Clinton Firewall?
After Tuesday night, here’s where Sanders stands in the delegate race.
Christopher Hass
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