The Wisconsin Idea

Feature

How Did Minnesota Stay Blue in the Midterms? By Embracing, Not Running From, Progressive Values

Minnesota bucked the nationwide swing to the right. The national Democratic Party could learn a few things from how they did it.

Jacob Wheeler

Feature

Do the Midterms Spell a GOP Takeover in 2016? Not in the Slightest.

Tuesday's elections did not necessarily portend a huge swing to the right by the American people.

David Sirota

Labor

A Bright Spot in Tuesday’s Bloodbath: Massachusetts Voters Passed a Strong Paid Sick Leave Bill

Michael Arria

Labor

I Didn’t Vote for Pat Quinn, Because He’s Trying to Destroy My Pension

Fred Klonsky

Labor

Walmart’s Inhumane Policies for Pregnant Workers

Amien Essif

Labor

After Public Radio Station Hires Notorious Union-Buster, Employees Likely to Lose Union Vote

Bruce Vail

Viewpoint

The Lesson from the Midterms: Elizabeth Warren Should Run in 2016

After the pity party’s through, let’s get organized.

Joel Bleifuss

Labor

Richard Trumka Sounds Optimistic Note In Spite Of Republican Midterm Shellacking

Cole Stangler

Labor

‘Over a Hundred’ Female Auto Workers Claim Assault, Sexual Harassment at Ford Plant

Kevin Solari