The Wisconsin Idea

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

Feature

BREAKING: In Chicago, Reports of Voters Receiving Ballots Already Marked for Emanuel

After a Facebook post suggested voting irregularities blew up, similar reports are emerging.

Rick Perlstein

Labor

Yes, Rahm Has Brought Businesses To Chicago—But Their Labor Records Aren’t Pretty

Yana Kunichoff