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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

Seeing Through the ‘Morehouse Mystique’ Seeing Through the ‘Morehouse Mystique’

New clothing rules reveal Morehouse College's disregard for the T in LGBT.

Oct 20, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

The Curious Case of Meghan McCain The Curious Case of Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain has enormous prominence as a member of the political youth. So why doesn't she use her notoriety to talk about anything other than...herself?

Oct 20, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

“Safe-Schools Czar” Under Attack “Safe-Schools Czar” Under Attack

Uh-oh, GOP. Your homophobia’s showing again.

Oct 16, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Slide Show: Gay Rights Now

Slide Show: Gay Rights Now Slide Show: Gay Rights Now

Following the disappointing Clinton and hostile Bush years, LGBT Americans are hopeful that President Obama’s administration will herald a new age of equality. But to date, p…

Oct 15, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson debate pedicures and Polanski instead of the real issues affecting the voters they wish to woo. Only in New York!

Oct 14, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Time to Raise Pell! Time to Raise Pell!

Young people urge their Senators to support cutting wasteful subsidies to student loan companies, and to invest at least $40 billion in the Pell grant program.

Oct 7, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

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