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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.

Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads

The following images and excerpts highlight The Nation's opposition to military escalation.

Oct 2, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite! AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite!

The AFL-CIO's recent rally on Wall Street was about more than economic inequality, it was part of an ongoing campaign to attract new young members.

Sep 30, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Minor Offenses: The Tragedy of Youth in Adult Prisons Minor Offenses: The Tragedy of Youth in Adult Prisons

Campaign for Youth Justice's Liz Ryan talks about the thousands of teenagers detained in adult jails and prisons.

Sep 25, 2009 / The Nation

Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory

Hampshire Students for Justice in Palestine defy Dershowitz and plan first national campus Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions conference.

Sep 25, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Naomi Klein in Conversation With Michael Moore Naomi Klein in Conversation With Michael Moore

Listen to Naomi Klein interview Michael Moore on how Obama is handling the economic crisis and who is letting Wall Street take advantage of us.

Sep 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

Slide Show: The Far-Right Fringe Slide Show: The Far-Right Fringe

Images of those who seek to obstruct, undermine and smear progressives--while posing a threat to democracy.

Sep 18, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Five Ways to Show Support for Healthcare Reform Five Ways to Show Support for Healthcare Reform

Young activists accelerate their campaigns to demand healthcare.

Sep 15, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Slide Show: Race in the Obama Era Slide Show: Race in the Obama Era

A look at The Nation's coverage of the racial progress and tension in America during the first few months of the Obama presidency.

Sep 9, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Can a Hip-Hop Morality Clause Work? Can a Hip-Hop Morality Clause Work?

Tolu Olorunda It's the idea of one legendary black MC, who's dedicated two decades to the fight against rap-related violence.

Sep 4, 2009 / The Nation

Ten Things You Can Do to Start a Community Garden Ten Things You Can Do to Start a Community Garden

Band together to gain control of your own food.

Sep 2, 2009 / The Nation

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