The Wisconsin Idea

Feature

Flint’s Water Crisis Is No Accident. It’s the Result of Years of Devastating Free-Market Reforms.

This is what neoliberal governance looks like.

Jacob Lederman

Viewpoint

The Bizarre Experience of Agreeing with Trump

It's no coincidence that Trump, the candidate least in need of money or media attention, is the most outspoken against war.

Leonard C. Goodman

Labor

Chicago Car Wash Workers: Owner Took Their Tips, Said They Were His

Kari Lydersen

Rural America

Slaves In All But Name: Abolishing the Corporate State in Rural Communities

Thomas Linzey

Culture

Tech Could Mean the End of Capitalism. But What Comes Next?

Paul Mason, ardent critic of neoliberalism, sees a new epoch ahead

Peter C. Grosvenor

Rural America

Amendment Seeking End to Short-lived Ceasefire Puts Wolves Back in Crosshairs

Rural America In These Times

Viewpoint

How Donald Trump Hopes to John Wayne His Way Into the White House

Why the American Hero trope is so dangerous

Susan J. Douglas

Feature

The Lessons of Syriza’s Failed Push Against Austerity

Austerity policies haven't worked in Greece, but neither have the radical Left's efforts to push back against them.

Branko Marcetic

Viewpoint

Bernie Sanders’ Insurgent Campaign Marks the End of Don’t-Rock-the-Corporate-Boat Liberalism

The grassroots is taking charge of Sanders' campaign—and they're not waiting around for the establishment.

Jim Hightower