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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.

A Peculiar Responsibility: Colleges and universities grapple with their ties to slavery A Peculiar Responsibility: Colleges and universities grapple with their ties to slavery

American colleges and universities grapple with their ties to slavery.

Jul 2, 2007 / The Nation

Looking Out for Number One: American students do very little advocacy for themselves Looking Out for Number One: American students do very little advocacy for themselves

American students are great at advocating for others, but do very little advocacy for themselves.

Jul 2, 2007 / The Nation

Small-Government Schmoozing: Scenes from a libertarian journalism conference. Small-Government Schmoozing: Scenes from a libertarian journalism conference.

Scenes from a libertarian journalism conference.

Jul 2, 2007 / The Nation

Darfur: Actions Against Atrocities Darfur: Actions Against Atrocities

Will student-initiated Darfur movements garner enough impetus to provoke tangible action by the government?

Jun 19, 2007 / The Nation

Taming the Giant Corporation: Ralph Nader’s conference on corporate accountability Taming the Giant Corporation: Ralph Nader’s conference on corporate accountability

Ralph Nader's conference on corporate accountability.

Jun 19, 2007 / The Nation

Fundamentalists Meet Animatronics: A day at the new Creation Museum Fundamentalists Meet Animatronics: A day at the new Creation Museum

A flimsy new film treats young conservatives as victims.

Jun 19, 2007 / The Nation

Hip-Hop Dogmatism and Potential Problems for Political Organizing Hip-Hop Dogmatism and Potential Problems for Political Organizing

Hip-hop heads committed to social justice need to examine how hip-hop has internalized patriarchy and sexism. Here's why.

Jun 13, 2007 / The Nation

‘Coming Out’ for the Palestine Solidarity Movement ‘Coming Out’ for the Palestine Solidarity Movement

On June 10, the first-ever international solidarity march and lobby day in the US will call for an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and th...

Jun 5, 2007 / The Nation

Can You Buy Freedom? Corporate Funding and Universities Can You Buy Freedom? Corporate Funding and Universities

Following the money has never been so easy!

Jun 5, 2007 / The Nation

Whither Women Leaders? A look at the future of female political leadership Whither Women Leaders? A look at the future of female political leadership

A look at the future of female political leadership.

Jun 5, 2007 / The Nation

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