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Founded by abolitionists in 1865, The Nation has chronicled the breadth and depth of political and cultural life, from the debut of the telegraph to the rise of Twitter, serving as a critical, independent, and progressive voice in American journalism.

The Road to Copenhagen The Road to Copenhagen

A timeline.  

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

Slide Show: Enemies of Health Reform Slide Show: Enemies of Health Reform

The Nation spotlights the senators, amendments, activists and organizations most likely to derail healthcare reform efforts.

Nov 11, 2009 / The Nation

Slide Show: The Obama Youth Slide Show: The Obama Youth

The Nation presents images of a unique moment in time: when America's youth rallied and organized in record numbers for the 2008 election.

Nov 5, 2009 / The Nation

Tales of the Great Recession

Tales of the Great Recession Tales of the Great Recession

The winners of the fourth annual Nation Student Writing Competition addressed how the recession has affected them.

Nov 4, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

Slide Show: The Nation’s 2009 Elections Slide Show: The Nation’s 2009 Elections

The Nation uncovers interesting trends, rifts and potential problems progressives will need to confront in future elections.

Nov 4, 2009 / The Nation

Slide Show: Latvia’s Tiger Economy Loses Its Bite Slide Show: Latvia’s Tiger Economy Loses Its Bite

 

Oct 29, 2009 / The Nation

Ten Things You Can Do to Reduce Incarceration Ten Things You Can Do to Reduce Incarceration

Come out of the closet about your drug use; hire a formerly incarcerated person; vote for politicians who are smart on crime.

Oct 28, 2009 / The Nation

Slide Show: Showdown in Chicago Slide Show: Showdown in Chicago

At the annual American Bankers Association conference in Chicago, protesters faced off against the bankers who refused to extend them credit even after getting bailed out.

Oct 27, 2009 / The Nation

2009 Nation Student Writing Contest Winners 2009 Nation Student Writing Contest Winners

We're pleased to announce our winners!

Oct 23, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Afghanistan: A Special Issue Afghanistan: A Special Issue

The essays in our forum call into question many of the myths and faulty assumptions about the best course of US policy in Afghanistan.

Oct 21, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

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