The Wisconsin Idea

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The Philippine President Is Waging a Ruthless War on Drugs—And the U.S. Is Complicit

The International People’s Tribunal found that President Rodrigo Duterte is responsible for grave human rights violations.

Azadeh Shahshahani

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F*ck Columbus: Let’s Honor the Indigenous Communities Leading the Way on Climate Justice

As the legacy of colonialism destroys our environment, Indigenous Peoples are at the forefront of fighting back.

Jade Begay

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Cook County Jail Is on Lockdown Over Van Dyke Verdict—And Activists Are Furious

“These people are being punished because a cop is going to jail? It doesn’t make sense," says activist Hesna Bokoum.

Sarah Lazare

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The Hidden Message of Amazon’s $15 Wage: ‘You Don’t Need a Union’

Andrew Schwartz

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‘This Is Historic’: Why the Van Dyke Guilty Verdict Is a Victory For the Movement For Black Lives

In an interview, Black Lives Matter organizer Aislinn Pulley explains why she sees the verdict as a step toward dismantling the systems of racist policing and economic inequality that have defined Chicago for decades.

Miles Kampf-Lassin

Labor

Hyatt Workers Win 4-Week Strike, Hours After Third Coast Audio Festival Refused to Cross Picket Line

Jeff Schuhrke

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Jeff Bezos Is Very Afraid of Bernie Sanders. The $15 Wage Victory Is Proof.

Micah Uetricht

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Soccer Players Are Workers Too. And In Guatemala, They Just Went On Strike.

Jeff Abbott

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How Saudi Money Keeps the U.S. at War in Yemen

On the Saudi lobby juggernaut.

Ben Freeman