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April 27, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Commemorations and memorials

Commemorations and memorials View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, This weekend The Progressive has been hosting a celebration of the centenary of Robert M. La Follette’s third-party campaign for the pre…

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April 24, 2024 at 10:44 PM

A Controversial Speaker and Questions for the Future

A Controversial Speaker and Questions for the Future When Kyle Rittenhouse Came to Kent State The young acquitted murderer is being paraded around campuses to stir up controversy. by Zach D. Roberts   …

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April 20, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Earth Day should be everyday

Earth Day should be everyday View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Monday is the fifty-fourth anniversary of the first Earth Day. In April 1970, The Progressive gave over the entire issue of the magazine…

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April 17, 2024 at 11:00 PM

The Age of Violence

The Age of Violence A Further Reckoning for Abu Ghraib Trial seeks to hold corporate contractors accountable for ‘outsourced’ abuses committed in Iraqi prison. by David Rosen …

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April 13, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Thinking and making change

Thinking and making change View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, The decision this week by Arizona’s state supreme court to uphold an 1864 law prohibiting almost all abortions, combined with a recent Flo…

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April 10, 2024 at 9:29 PM

A Beacon of Peace?

A Beacon of Peace? How Biden Immediately Undermined the U.N. Ceasefire Vote The Biden Administration is trying to seem like they’re working to bring an end to the fighting when, in fact, they are not. by Stephen Zunes …

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April 6, 2024 at 4:03 PM

We must learn

We must learn View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, A legal giant passed away this week. On April 2, California human rights attorney Peter Schey died at age seventy-seven of complications from lymphoma.…

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April 3, 2024 at 9:29 PM

The Lesser of Two Evils

The Lesser of Two Evils Behind Enemy Lines Takes Palestine Support Beyond the Ballot An anti-imperialist activist group is urging opponents of Israel’s assault on Gaza to reject the ‘lesser of two evils.’ by Michaela Brant …

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March 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Ceasefires and ceasing fire

Ceasefires and ceasing fire View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, On Monday, the United Nations passed a ceasefire resolution calling for an immediate end to military activity in Gaza. The United States …

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March 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Our Current Political Reality

Our Current Political Reality Unequal Justice: Five Reasons Biden Should Drop the Extradition of Julian Assange Biden could negotiate a plea deal to shore up his flagging support from the left. by Bill Blum …

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March 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Commitments and creating change

Commitments and creating change View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, More than 32,000 human beings have been killed in Gaza in the war launched by Israel following the horrific attacks by Hamas on Octob…

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March 20, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Anti-War Efforts and the Presidential Campaign

Anti-War Efforts and the Presidential Campaign Why Young Voters Aren’t With Biden on Israel They’re progressive, more aware of racism, and have only known a rightwing Israel. by Stephen Zunes …

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March 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Looking to the future.

Looking to the future. View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, The remaining presidential primaries are, for all intents and purposes, a symbolic exercise. The two leading candidates, Joe Biden and Donald …

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March 13, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Who's to Blame?

Who's to Blame? Who’s to Blame for Nex Benedict’s Death? Anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans contributed to the hate that led to the death of a non-binary teenager in Oklahoma. by John Thompson …

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March 9, 2024 at 5:06 PM

The state of our union

The state of our union View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Thursday night, President Joe Biden presented his annual State of the Union speech to the U.S. Congress and the American public. The timing wa…

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March 6, 2024 at 10:29 PM

On International Women's Day

On International Women's Day Interview: Seeing the Larger Picture An interview with historian Heather Cox Richardson. by Michaela Brant …

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March 5, 2024 at 11:29 PM

The clock is running out!⏰

The clock is running out!⏰ And we still need your help! Time is running out! But there is still time to help The Progressive during this year's Big Share! We are halfway to our goal of $8,000, with six hours left until midnig…

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March 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We need your help!

We need your help! The stakes could not be higher! The Big Share is underway. This is a special day here in Wisconsin, and we hope you will join in before midnight tonite! We only have a few hours left to reach our goal -- we …

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March 5, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Today is the Big Day!

Today is the Big Day! The organization with the most donations in the first hour receives a $2,000 match! Today is an exciting opportunity to support Wisconsin-based progressive organizations (like us!) that are dedicated t…

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March 4, 2024 at 1:44 PM

The Big Share is tomorrow!

The Big Share is tomorrow! Please donate now through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 5! The Big Share is tomorrow, but your donation today will be counted!  Donate now! On Tuesday, March 5, The Progres…

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March 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Voicing opposition

Voicing opposition View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Even the organizers of last week’s “Listen to Michigan” campaign were surprised by the numbers. In the state’s Democratic Primary on February 27, …

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February 28, 2024 at 10:29 PM

The Right is Playing a Long Game

The Right is Playing a Long Game U.S. Support for Israel Bolsters Its Own Interests Despite growing public resentment of support for Israel, policymakers continue to fund violations of international law. by Stephen Zunes …

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February 27, 2024 at 10:19 PM

The Big Share is Just One Week Away!

The Big Share is Just One Week Away! Please donate now through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 5! The Big Share is one a week away!  Donate now! On Tuesday, March 5, The Progressive will again particip…

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February 24, 2024 at 5:03 PM

The wars must end

The wars must end View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, The official death toll in the war in Gaza is approaching 30,000, with more than 69,000 injured in the bombing. Yet on Tuesday, the United States a…

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February 21, 2024 at 10:29 PM

For the sake of democracy

For the sake of democracy An Uphill Race to Save Democracy Democrats could lose control of the Senate in 2024, making House races crucial. by John Nichols …

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February 17, 2024 at 4:59 PM

"Don't be inactive"

"Don't be inactive" View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has died at age forty-seven in a prison in an arctic region of Russia. Navalny was considered the most viable pol…

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February 14, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Changing our approach

Changing our approach The Two Biggest Words Behind Climate Change Finally, the words “fossil fuels” were officially linked to global heating at COP 28. by Tina Gerhardt …

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February 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Super Bowl and super issues

Super Bowl and super issues View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, This weekend is the fifty-eighth Super Bowl. As Mark Fiore illustrates, swirling in the background of this year’s contest is the absolute…

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February 8, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Now is not the time to be uninformed or worse yet, misinformed.

Now is not the time to be uninformed or worse yet, misinformed. Become a sustaining member today! View this email in your browser Dear Progressive reader,   As we draw closer to the November 2024 presidential elections, the future of …

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February 7, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Off to the races

Off to the races The February / March Issue Is OUT NOW! The Champagne bottles ringing in the new year weren’t even dry yet when the mainstream media’s horse-race coverage of the 2024 presidential election…

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February 3, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Warnings and impacts

Warnings and impacts View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Today marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents in the town are still dealing with the af…

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January 31, 2024 at 10:29 PM

The ongoing war on Gaza

The ongoing war on Gaza Israel’s War on Gaza Is Starving Mothers Gazan mothers are giving labor in the streets, enduring C-sections with no painkillers, and lacking the basic nutrients needed for them and their babies to surviv…

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January 27, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Opportunity to act

Opportunity to act View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, The death toll in Gaza has topped 26,000, with more than 64,400 wounded. The vast majority of these are civilians with no connection to the action…

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January 25, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Let's Shape a Progressive 2024 Together

Let's Shape a Progressive 2024 Together Secure a future for peace, social justice, and the common good View this email in your browser January 25, 2024 Dear Progressive reader, As 2024 unfolds, The Progressive is prepared for new na…

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January 24, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Culture wars are raging across the country

Culture wars are raging across the country ‘We Are in Survival Mode’: How the End of Roe v. Wade Changed Abortion Activism After the Dobbs decision, successful referendums guaranteed reproductive rights in some states. But is th…

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January 20, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Predictions and threats

Predictions and threats View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Here in the United States, events seem to be moving along a predicted path. No one was surprised that Donald Trump swept the Iowa caucuses th…

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January 17, 2024 at 10:31 PM

The long road to racial justice and equity

The long road to racial justice and equity Tears of Love Like so many experiences of the past, we were confronted with blasted hopes, and the dark shadows of a deep disappointment settled upon us. by Martin Luther King, Jr. …

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January 13, 2024 at 5:03 PM

An incident and its aftermath

An incident and its aftermath View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, The United States has launched a series of military strikes against Houthi-controlled positions in Yemen. Speaking on Friday, President…

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January 10, 2024 at 10:31 PM

115 years of fighting for peace, justice, and equity

115 years of fighting for peace, justice, and equity I Went on a Thirty-Two Hour Hunger Strike for Gaza With more than half of Gaza’s population starving, I decided to fast to show that we will not abandon Palestinians. by Sam St…

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January 6, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Anniversaries and a cautionary tale

Anniversaries and a cautionary tale View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Today is the third anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. As we hurtle toward the 2024 presidential election, to…

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January 3, 2024 at 10:30 PM

New year, same fight for justice

New year, same fight for justice Edge of Sports: Why the Politics of the Sports World Has Been a Hot Mess Since Biden’s election, apathy has reigned. If people want to see a return of the athlete activist, then our attention needs …

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December 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM

RE: The need for independent journalism has never been greater!

RE: The need for independent journalism has never been greater! Please support The Progressive with your year-end gift today. View this email in your browser Dear fellow progressive, We are down to the wire, and I want to ensure that you received our y…

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December 30, 2023 at 5:07 PM

To be resolute in the new year

To be resolute in the new year View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader,  It has been a busy year at The Progressive. We published six powerful issues of our bi-monthly print magazine, came out with our annu…

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December 28, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You make independent journalism possible!

You make independent journalism possible! Please consider making a difference by donating today! View this email in your browser Dear Progressive reader, As we approach the end of another year, celebrating the holiday season with fami…

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December 27, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Where we stand now

Where we stand now Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules State Voting Maps Unconstitutional Court will choose new maps in time for the 2024 election. by Ruth Conniff …

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December 23, 2023 at 5:11 PM

"How can the soldier who presses the button sleep?"

"How can the soldier who presses the button sleep?" View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, The official death toll in Gaza has surpassed 20,000, with an additional unknown number of people still buried be…

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December 22, 2023 at 3:52 PM

The need for independent journalism has never been greater!

The need for independent journalism has never been greater! Please support The Progressive with your year-end gift today. View this email in your browser Dear Progressive reader, A lot has been happening here at The Progressive. Over …

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December 20, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Taking matters into our own hands

Taking matters into our own hands Organize or Die Unions must use their current momentum to propel new organizing. by Hamilton Nolan …

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December 16, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Building peace

Building peace View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Last week, the United States again blocked a ceasefire resolution in the United Nations Security Council. It was the second time in recent weeks that …

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December 13, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Sounding the alarm against injustice

Sounding the alarm against injustice The United Arab Emirates Is Not Protecting Climate Migrants COP28's host nation was supposed to be leading the conversation on the safety of climate migrants. But the UAE has a track record of ab…

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