The Wisconsin Idea

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White Politicians Still Run the Show in Heavily-Black Towns

Large numbers of African Americans are moving into towns and suburbs, yet their representation in the political system remains weak.

Terrell Jermaine Starr, Alternet

Labor

New Orleans Union Membership Set to Double After Hotel and Casino Workers Win

Kevin Solari

Comics

Recruiting Allies in Syria

Matt Bors

Culture

The Poor Don’t Need Pity

In a new book, Linda Tirado elaborates on her viral essay, 'Why I Make Terrible Decisions, or, Poverty Thoughts.'

Joanna Scutts

Labor

Lena Dunham Decides People Should Be Paid for Their Work

Micah Uetricht

Feature

7 Politicians Who Are Actually Talking About Inequality

A few lone voices in Congress are putting economic populism front and center.

David Moberg

“Great Firewall” Shuts Down Instagram, Social Media, During Hong Kong Protests

Kevin Solari

Feature

It’s the Inequality, Stupid

How to frame the 'defining challenge of our time.'

David Moberg

Feature

Failing the Midterms

The Democrats can't win by cutting class.

Chris Lehmann