The Wisconsin Idea

Feature

The Politics of Envy

Why the 99% should be tired of fat cats who play the victim.

Michael Winship

Obama Unveils Plan to Reform NSA’s Data Collection Program

Alex Wolff

Labor

Candlelight Vigil at Cook County Jail Shines Light on Chicago’s Mental Health Crisis

Kari Lydersen

Three More Chicago Public Schools To Be “Turned Around”

Andrew Mortazavi

Wells Fargo Fabricated Foreclosure Documents

Sarah Berlin

Feature

Our Plutocracy Problem

When the 1% and politicians join forces, democracy loses.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

Labor

Activist Coalition Wins Control of L.A. Teachers Union

Samantha Winslow

Dispatch

Keystone XL Gets Electoral

Green candidates are cropping up all over the 'red' state of Nebraska.

Cole Stangler

Feature

Money, Money, Everywhere

In an age of disparity, corporate wealth is far from an indicator of economic health.

Rep. Alan Grayson