The Wisconsin Idea

Culture

Palestine Activist’s Confession Allegedly Obtained By Torture Leads to Immigration Conviction

Rasmea Odeh faces up to 10 years in a U.S. prison and deportation for failing to disclose a criminal history that was allegedly the result of physical and sexual torture.

Christa Smith

Labor

Your Next Bike Share Ride May Be Powered By Union Labor

Amien Essif

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Chicago Progressive Groups Aim to End Rahm Emanuel’s City Council Stranglehold

Two Chicago coalitions are working to elect progressive candidates in the 2015 elections—and build an enduring movement.

Kari Lydersen

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The Best Way to Celebrate Veterans Day? Stop Thanking the Troops

A former Army Ranger says he doesn't want to be thanked for his service—he wants politicians to stop sending young soldiers off to die.

Rory Fanning

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Imagining a World After Capitalism

Activists and organizers gather in Detroit to discuss work and culture beyond the free market framework.

H Kapp-Klote

Comics

Catcalling: The Dating Strategy for Misogynist Creeps

Matt Bors

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The Democrats Need a Shot in the Arm

Republicans pulled together in the midterms to continue waging war on workers, the planet and democracy. Democrats ran from each other. The results shouldn't surprise us.

David Moberg

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Reagan and Gorbachev Didn’t Tear Down the Berlin Wall

Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative: The 1989 revolutions weren't just byproducts of extraordinary historical circumstances. Change happens when activists seize a moment and escalate.

Mark Engler and Paul Engler

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Mainstream Media’s Unsurprising Advice for Dems: Move Further to the Right

Even at a time of voters' clear desire for strong progressive policies, the advice is the same as always.

Peter Hart and Jim Naureckas