The Wisconsin Idea
Labor
Chicago Progressives’ Mixed Results Against the ‘Money Machine’
David Moberg
Feature
What Progressives Around the Country Can Learn from Chicago’s Mayoral Election
If candidates rise above “safe” poll-tested messaging and actually talk about the things that matter to people, progressives have a fighting chance of winning.
David Hatch
Viewpoint
In Chicago’s Mayoral Election, the Austerity Agenda Went Unopposed By Both Emanuel and Garcia
Chicago's progressive movement needs to do more to advance a real alternative to austerity economics.
Saqib Bhatti
Viewpoint
From Moral Victories to Tangible Ones
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia’s defeat was crushing. But Chicago progressives won, at the very least, a moral victory. Or maybe much more.
Rick Perlstein
Culture
The Appeal of the UK’s Radical Right
UKIP is reaching the 'left behind' white working class.
Jane Miller
Labor
Union-backed Sue Sadlowski Garza Claims Win Over Rahm Emanuel Ally in Southeast Chicago (Updated)
Kari Lydersen
Labor
Broad Support for LGBT Rights Somehow Caught Republican Governors By Surprise
Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President
Labor
Rahm Emanuel Won—But Chicago Progressives Actually Have Much to Be Happy About
Micah Uetricht
Dispatch
America’s Tween Soldiers
Middle schoolers: Uncle Sam wants you
Seth Kershner
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