The Wisconsin Idea

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20 Lessons from the 20th Century on How to Survive in Trump’s America

A history professor looks to the past to remind us to do what we can in the face of the unthinkable.

Timothy Snyder

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An Indigenous Organizer at Standing Rock Speaks on Police Repression, Climate Chaos and Donald Trump

The water protectors at Standing Rock are still defiant in opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Dayton Martindale

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Why Donald Trump’s Election Moved This 19-Year-Old to Tears

A college student reacts to her first election: "We were on the precipice of breaking the glass ceiling."

Samantha Knapp

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A Q&A with Jane McAlevey: “We Can Turn This Thing Around More Quickly Than Most People Think”

The longtime labor organizer reflects on the election and talks about where we go from here.

Kate Aronoff

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Donald Trump’s Election Means We Need a Third Reconstruction in America

Even in this dark moment, we must see our potential for prophetic resistance.

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Labor

Jane McAlevey Is Right About Labor’s Problem—But Wrong About the Solution

Dave Kamper

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Why Our Universities Must Provide Sanctuary to Undocumented Immigrants

In the age of Trump, it's more important than ever for our learning institutions to join the fight against racism and xenophobia.

Alecia Richards

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Jeff Sessions Is Trump’s Nominee to Head the DOJ. Is Police Reform Doomed?

Trump's DOJ could halt federal efforts to reform police departments, but activists vow to continue the fight at the local level.

Adeshina Emmanuel

Labor

Zuckerman Gives Hoffa a Run for His Money in Squeaker of a Teamsters Vote

Bruce Vail