The Wisconsin Idea

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Why Is the GOP Obsessed with Two 1950s Russian Expat Thinkers?

Mike Pence and Paul Ryan look to the past for inspiration.

Theo Anderson

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Bernie Sanders: Corporate Media Threatens Our Democracy

This is a crisis we can no longer afford to ignore.

Bernie Sanders

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Interviews for Resistance: Biola Jeje of BYP100 on Why Direct Action Is So Powerful Right Now

It's not enough to protest. We must "put our bodies on the line."

Sarah Jaffe

Viewpoint

Elon Musk Endorses Rex Tillerson, Confirming That Elon Musk Is Terrible

He also reminds us why a revenue-neutral carbon tax is terrible.

Kate Aronoff

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Surprise: David Brooks Is Dead Wrong on the Women’s March

The New York Times columnist used the biggest protests in U.S. history as an excuse for another boilerplate centrist rant.

Adam Johnson

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Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent Begins: More Than 200 Inauguration Protesters Hit With Felony Charges

Protesters face up to 10 years in prison.

Sarah Lazare, AlterNet

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#ResistTrumpTuesdays Launches Nationwide

The coalition is seeking to pressure Democrats to oppose Trump’s Cabinet nominees, as well as push for progressive change.

John Knefel

Labor

Trump Touts “Pro-Worker” Agenda at Meeting with Union Leaders; Some Waiting for Proof

Elizabeth Grossman

Rural America

#NoDAPL: Standing Rock Sioux Respond to Trump’s Executive Action

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