The Wisconsin Idea

Feature

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

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