The Wisconsin Idea

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Homeland, Season 3, Episode 1 Recap: The Cheese Stands Alone

After a rocky second season, Homeland’s compelling season opener leaves Carrie fending for herself.

Jude Ellison Sady Doyle

Labor

NYC Bridge and Tunnel Bosses Won’t Budge on Foreign Steel

Bruce Vail

Comics

The Borg Shutdown

Matt Bors

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Today, Congressional Republicans Violate Their Oath of Office

The House has resorted to hostage-taking, rather than the job it was elected to do.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

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Elizabeth Warren Makes The Case For A $22/hr Minimum Wage

Miles Kampf-Lassin

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The True Jewel in the British Crown? Tax-Free Benefits

There's one British family who won't have to worry about austerity measures.

Tony McKenna

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Why the GOP Is Really Waging Its War on Food Stamps

The attack on SNAP is mere political symbolism--but that symbolism is lucrative.

James Patterson

Comics

The Shutdown’s Dirty Truth

Jeff Danziger

Breaking Bad Recap, Season 5, Episode 16: Felina (FINALE)

Lindsay Beyerstein