Economy
Koch-Backed Small Biz Group Endorses Walker
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed WI Governor Scott Walker for reelection.
Fight for 15 Gets into the Ring with Taco Bell
At Taco Bell peaceful protesters took the “Fight for 15” directly to the fast food giant.
Bad Labor News for Wisconsin
Wisconsin workers face a lousy jobs picture this Labor Day, according to a new report by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS).
Walmart’s Spin on Workers and Manufacturing Exposed
The Center for Media and Democracy is launching a new web resource on Walmart.
Tax Dodger Running for Governor in Illinois
The Republican candidate for governor in Illinois is a billionaire who hid his assets in the Cayman Islands to avoid paying taxes and brags that he is part of the "0.01 percent."
Shocker! Koch Youth Group Backs Koch Politician Signing Koch-Approved ALEC Bill
Surprise: Gen Opp, our favorite "nonpartisan" youth group -- funded by the Koch Brothers conduit -- is backing a favorite Koch politician.
Miley Cyrus Isn't against the Minimum Wage and the Employment Policies Institute Isn't a Think Tank
Almost daily, Miley Cyrus can be seen in grocery store lines on the cover of entertainment magazines and gossip rags, but now Miley can be seen on a billboard denouncing higher wages.
Shedding New Light on Dark Money
July 1 was a bright summer day for most of the nation, made even more so by a new tool designed to shed light on the dark money behind political advertising this year.
Kindly Take Your TPP and Flush It
Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind has apparently never met a free trade agreement he didn't like. Note it is always a “free trade” agreement, never a “fair trade” agreement.