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Unearthing The New Republic's intellectual roots

A new book attempts to deepen the philosophical dimension of a revived left.

The show’s new season lays bare the pretensions of beloved films.

Is the movement to stop Donald Trump just an exercise in branding?

A plan to eliminate animal farming relies on science and startups.

How the United States reinvented empire

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Tech workers are using company mission statements to hold their CEOs accountable.

New HR policies alone won't reform the company's culture.

Why Google and other firms still cling to their military contracts

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