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Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

First-time candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg declared victory in her bid to unseat a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice closely aligned with the union-busting governor Scott Walker.

Apr 6, 2011 / John Nichols

The Roots of the Côte d’Ivoire Crisis

The Roots of the Côte d’Ivoire Crisis The Roots of the Côte d’Ivoire Crisis

How the demand for chocolate—yes, chocolate!—helped fuel the country's civil war.

Apr 5, 2011 / Feature / James North

Brazil at a Crossroads for LGBT Rights Brazil at a Crossroads for LGBT Rights

As Brazil's economy surges, hate crimes against gay, lesbian and transgender people surge as well.

Apr 5, 2011 / Erica Hellerstein

Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List? Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List?

If Democrats engage with Republicans on their absurd proposition to cut Medicare, then we will have a real problem.

Apr 5, 2011 / Press Room

Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List? Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List?

If Democrats engage with Republicans on their absurd proposition to cut Medicare, then we will have a real problem.

Apr 5, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Governor Walker’s Not on Wisconsin Ballot, But (Almost) Everyone’s Running Against Him Governor Walker’s Not on Wisconsin Ballot, But (Almost) Everyone’s Running Against Him

Even in contests for local posts, the message is: “Defend Madison (or Milwaukee, or Appleton, or Racine) against the assault from Scott Walker."

Apr 5, 2011 / John Nichols

Jeremy Scahill: Yemen’s Tribes Will Shape the Country’s Future Jeremy Scahill: Yemen’s Tribes Will Shape the Country’s Future

Why has the US shifted the official policy toward Yemen's strongman president, Ali Abdullah Saleh?

Apr 5, 2011 / Press Room

Workers Fight Back Against More Than 700 Anti-Union Bills Workers Fight Back Against More Than 700 Anti-Union Bills

Nationwide, workers are pushing back against hundreds of anti-union bills and widespread budget cuts.

Apr 5, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Washington’s ‘Beat Sweetener’ Media Culture Washington’s ‘Beat Sweetener’ Media Culture

The recent coverage of new Obama campaign manager Jim Messina illustrates how top Washington sources curry favor with the powerful sources they cover.

Apr 5, 2011 / Ari Berman

Jeremy Scahill: Yemen’s Tribes will Shape the Country’s Future Jeremy Scahill: Yemen’s Tribes will Shape the Country’s Future

Why has the US shifted the official policy toward Yemen's strongman president, Ali Abdullah Saleh?

Apr 5, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show

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