The Wisconsin Idea

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The Left Is Already Winning the 2020 Presidential Race

For the first time in 40 years, bold progressive policies are setting the terms of the debate.

Theo Anderson

Culture

Want Better Sex? Try Socialism.

In "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism," Kristen R. Ghodsee argues that economic independence for women not only helps all of society—it improves heterosexual relationships too.

Jane Miller

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Baltimore Joins Global Movement, Becoming the First Major U.S. City to Ban Water Privatization

The global movement to stop privatization deals and expand public ownership just scored a huge victory in Baltimore, as residents voted overwhelmingly to ban putting their water in private hands.

Thomas M. Hanna

Labor

“Words Can’t Articulate the Joy”: Wisconsin Workers Celebrate Scott Walker’s Defeat

Kathy Wilkes

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The HQ2 Scam: How Amazon Used a Bidding War to Scrape Cities’ Data

The news of the lucky winners—New York and Virginia—exposes the bad faith of Amazon’s much-hyped search.

David Dayen

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Socialists in the House: A 100-Year History from Victor Berger to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

American socialists have a long and proud tradition in elected office. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib are the latest to carry the torch.

Maurice Isserman

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Native Americans Scored Big Election Wins in Washington State and Beyond

On Tuesday, Puyallup tribe members celebrated a landmark police accountability initiative, as well as Native victories nationwide.

Stephanie Woodard

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Why Chicagoans Just Fired a Judge For the First Time in 28 Years

Taking a cue from progressive lawyers and racial justice activists, Chicago voters ousted longtime judge Matthew Coghlan.

Rick Tulsky

Culture

Black Women Voters Aren’t “Saving America.” We’re Saving Ourselves.

Since at least the 1830s, Black women have organized, campaigned, and voted for issues that matter to us most.

Joshunda Sanders