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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.

Still Down in the Bayou Still Down in the Bayou

Communities of color still bear the greatest burden as they rebuild after Katrina.

Sep 10, 2007 / The Nation

Education Among the Devastation Education Among the Devastation

Post-Katrina student life is a balance of stress, studies and hope for the future.

Aug 24, 2007 / The Nation

Future Civil Rights: Next Move Is Ours Future Civil Rights: Next Move Is Ours

We don't need to look for another Malcolm X or Martin Luther King Jr. to change our communities. We need to believe in ourselves.

Aug 24, 2007 / The Nation

What Are Political Action Committees? What Are Political Action Committees?

Political gold diggers abound throughout Washington, DC, and US state capitals. But what are PACs, what do they want and how do they affect us?

Aug 24, 2007 / The Nation

Art and Anarchism Thrive Together Art and Anarchism Thrive Together

A new book looks at political expression from a global perspective.

Aug 10, 2007 / The Nation

The Sounds of Silence The Sounds of Silence

Internet radio recently received another brief reprieve from excessive royalties. But will the booming medium ever be the same again?

Aug 10, 2007 / The Nation

The Loveline Conservative: Dr. Drew The Loveline Conservative: Dr. Drew

The Independent Women's Forum channels Dr. Drew to tell women on campus how to live their sex lives.

Aug 1, 2007 / The Nation

Crib Sheet: UN Convention on Ending Discrimination Against Women Crib Sheet: UN Convention on Ending Discrimination Against Women

The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women was adopted in 1979...

Aug 1, 2007 / The Nation

American Muslims Reimagined American Muslims Reimagined

A new generation of young, progressive Muslims break molds and forge community in America.

Aug 1, 2007 / The Nation

Fighting for Youth or Fighting Youth? Fighting for Youth or Fighting Youth?

A new push for gang legislation ignores the economic causes of crime.

Aug 1, 2007 / The Nation

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