The Wisconsin Idea

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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

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How Did Minnesota Stay Blue in the Midterms? By Embracing, Not Running From, Progressive Values

Minnesota bucked the nationwide swing to the right. The national Democratic Party could learn a few things from how they did it.

Jacob Wheeler

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Do the Midterms Spell a GOP Takeover in 2016? Not in the Slightest.

Tuesday's elections did not necessarily portend a huge swing to the right by the American people.

David Sirota

Labor

A Bright Spot in Tuesday’s Bloodbath: Massachusetts Voters Passed a Strong Paid Sick Leave Bill

Michael Arria

Labor

I Didn’t Vote for Pat Quinn, Because He’s Trying to Destroy My Pension

Fred Klonsky

Labor

Walmart’s Inhumane Policies for Pregnant Workers

Amien Essif

Labor

After Public Radio Station Hires Notorious Union-Buster, Employees Likely to Lose Union Vote

Bruce Vail

Viewpoint

The Lesson from the Midterms: Elizabeth Warren Should Run in 2016

After the pity party’s through, let’s get organized.

Joel Bleifuss