The Wisconsin Idea

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The Disenfranchised Voters No One Is Talking About: Residents of U.S. Colonies

Hundreds of thousands in Guam and across the U.S. territories will be unable to cast a ballot this November. It’s a stark reminder of America’s brutal colonial legacy.

Tiara R. Na'puti

ClimateInvestigationGoodman Institute

Exxon Spends Millions on Facebook To Keep the Fossil Fuel Industry Alive

Aided by a right-wing political consulting firm, the company is rallying supporters to fight for oil and gas interests at every level of government.

Christine MacDonald

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Politicians Play Chicken With Economic Relief While Americans Starve

Republicans and Democrats are prioritizing their own political fortunes over the wellbeing of millions.

Hadas Thier

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13 Ways the Vote Is Being Suppressed Ahead of the Election

Half of American voters expect to have difficulty casting a ballot this November.

Janea Wilson

Rural America

The U.S. Still Uses Dozens of Hazardous Pesticides Banned in Other Countries

Phorate, for example—the “extremely hazardous” insecticide that is most used in the U.S.—is banned in 38 countries, including China, Brazil and India.

Pramod Acharya

Labor

This Crisis Makes Clear: We Need a Four-Day Work Week, Now

A shorter work week could help create a more thriving society. But to work it must be equitable.

Anna Bianca Roach

Viewpoint

Risking Your Life For a Trump Rally Means There's Nothing Left to Lose

On the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with Donald Trump, the dead mall candidate.

Hamilton Nolan

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“I Have to Give Credit to AOC”: Mondaire Jones on the Inspiration Behind His Historic Left Challenge

Natalie Shure

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“Progressive Policies Are Practical”: Marie Newman on Unseating a Conservative Incumbent

Natalie Shure