The Wisconsin Idea

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Orange Is the New Black, Season 2, Episode 2: Taystee’s Own Worst Enemy

Taystee is torn, in some fundamental way, between ambition and self-sabotage.

Jude Ellison Sady Doyle

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Andrew Cuomo’s Primary Challenger Has More Than Just a Memorable Name

Zephyr Teachout's background in campaigning, law and education makes her a venerable candidate in the race to become New York's governor.

Sarah Jaffe

Republicans Elect Kevin McCarthy as New Majority Leader

Joshua Rosenblat

American Apparel Decides Alleged Creep CEO Is Bad for Business

Ethan Corey

Virginia Offers Man Plea Deal That Includes Vasectomy

Dan Staggs

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Internet Privacy Concerns May Be Dividing the U.S. Government

The NSA whittles away at our Internet freedom; the State Department tries to bolster it. Who will win out?

David Sirota

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Protests Mean Profit for Brazilian Weapons Manufacturer

As Brazilian anti-World Cup activists suffer, Condor Nonlethal Technologies is raking in the cash.

Anna Feigenbaum

Obama: U.S. to Send ‘Up to 300’ Military Advisers to Iraq

Joshua Rosenblat

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Tesla’s Green Jobs Should Go to States with Green Laws

Governor Rick Perry wants Tesla to set up its new factory in Texas—but his environmental record doesn't reflect the company's mission.

Jim Meyer