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Ten Questions for a New President Ten Questions for a New President

An unprecedented grassroots campaign swept Barack Obama into office. Now that he's President, what's at stake?

Jan 20, 2009 / The Nation

Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day Slide Show: Historic Moments From Inauguration Day

 

Jan 20, 2009 / The Nation

Ten Things You Can Do About the War in Congo Ten Things You Can Do About the War in Congo

What you can do about the war in the Congo.

Jan 15, 2009 / The Nation

The Power of Nonviolence The Power of Nonviolence

Jonathan Schell and Taylor Branch in conversation about Mohandas K. Gandhi, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the transformative power of nonviolence.

Jan 14, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

An Inauguration for the Ages An Inauguration for the Ages

The spirits of the civil rights movement--and movements for social justice everywhere--were with Obama on this historic Inauguration Day. Artist John Mavroudis imagines the occasio...

Jan 14, 2009 / The Nation

Your Guide to the Nation Your Guide to the Nation

The Nation Guide to the Nation, just published by Vintage Books, is your guide to living liberally in America, from bars and art collectives to publishers and bookstores. Take a pe...

Jan 8, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer

These groups can help.

Jan 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist

Jamilah King You voted. Now what? Look in your own backyard to find an issue close to your community.

Dec 31, 2008 / The Nation

Top Youth Activism Victories of 2008 Top Youth Activism Victories of 2008

Jamilah King, Kristina Rizga and Tomas Palermo In a year that saw war, violence, human rights abuses and environmental degradation, WireTap also found powerful examples of young pe...

Dec 30, 2008 / The Nation

Russia Coverage: The ‘New York Times’ Responds Russia Coverage: The ‘New York Times’ Responds

Standards Editor Craig Whitney issued this response to questions posed by The Nation about its coverage of the Russia-Georgia conflict in South Ossetia.

Dec 22, 2008 / The Nation

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