The Wisconsin Idea

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Why a Georgia Congressman is Fighting to Stop Security Aid to Honduras

Rep. Hank Johnson talks about the struggle for human rights and the future of U.S.-Honduras relations.

Parker Asmann

Feature

The Media Could Still Help Elect Trump

Trump can't reboot his campaign unless the press reboots it for him.

Neal Gabler

Rural America

Subsidy Loopholes for “Cellulosic Ethanol” Promote Corn Profits, But Not Energy Independence

Almuth Ernsting

Labor

Chicago Activists Accuse ICE of Racial Profiling After Street Corner Raid

Parker Asmann

Labor

National Democrats Back $15 Minimum Wage. Baltimore Dems, Not So Much.

Bruce Vail

Rural America

Minnesota Farm Towns Get Tired of Waiting, Form Broadband Cooperative With Neighbors

Ben DeJarnette

Culture

Werner Herzog Wants To Know: “Does the Internet Dream?”

In Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World, the septuagenarian filmmaker explores online gaming, self-driving cars and soccer-playing robots.

Michael Atkinson

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Donald Trump’s Economic Plan Is a Giveaway to The Super Rich

Except for trade, Trump’s plan is big business’s plan too.

Kate Aronoff

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If Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine are “Progressive,” Then the Word Has Lost All Meaning

How the term 'progressive' became an empty marketing tool for corporate Democrats.

Kathleen Geier