The Wisconsin Idea

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Ted Cruz’s Speech Was the Final Sign of the GOPocalypse

The party of Lincoln is going up in flames--and embracing it.

Chris Lehmann

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‘Make America Great Again’ Is All That’s Left Holding the GOP Together

Donald Trump’s shallow slogan also shows his strength.

Theo Anderson

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Anti-Trump Activists Form a Human Wall Outside the RNC

Pro-immigrant groups and other progressive protesters rebuke the Republican nominee.

Joshua Alvarez

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Ghostbusters Is a Classic Summer Escape Film—But From Misogyny

Your ticket buys a joyful romp and a 1-hour, 45-minute break from sexism

Jude Ellison Sady Doyle

Labor

The Republicans Just Passed a Platform That Would Eviscerate Workers’ Rights

Victoria Albert

Labor

From New York to the Arab Gulf, Challenging Global Capitalism to Build Worker Power

Max Ajl

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The RNC Shows the GOP’s Base Is Getting Smaller and Angrier

Conservatives, once a self-proclaimed "silent majority," have become a loud, defensive minority.

Theo Anderson

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Will Pokémon Go Help Activism Evolve?

Some activist groups are using the new app to organize, while others are more skeptical.

Kate Aronoff

Labor

Why Now Is the Perfect Time For a Radical Labor Movement

Saqib Bhatti and Stephen Lerner