The Wisconsin Idea

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How Mayor Rahm Emanuel Awoke a Progressive Resistance in Chicago

The war between Chicago's 99% and its latest mayor.

Kari Lydersen

Ten years in, Prison Rape Elimination Act standards finally go into effect

Matt Stroud

Labor

From U.S. to Philippines, Nurses Mobilize in Typhoon Haiyan’s Wake

Michelle Chen

Weekend read: G4S claims it’s ‘securing your world’—but does your world need securing by G4S?

Matt Stroud

Labor

Ditching Child Labor Laws; Honeywell Looking to Escape Liability; Machinists Reject Boeing Contract

Mike Elk

Hacktivist Jeremy Hammond’s Message to the World

The Sparrow Project

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Trans-Pacific Partnership Opponents Score Major Victory

This week, 174 House members declared their opposition to fast-tracking the free-trade agreement.

Cole Stangler

Labor

Volkswagen Gave Money to Anti-Union Group That Used Pro-Confederate Rhetoric (Updated)

Mike Elk

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Christie’s Grand Ol’ Party Is Just That: Old

The presidential hopeful's policies harken back to the good ol' days of Bush-era conservatism.

David Sirota