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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.

Activism 2.0: myBLOC Rocks! Activism 2.0: myBLOC Rocks!

Youth organizing takes a giant leap forward with the launch of three online communities conceived, coded, designed and produced exclusively by black and brown folks.

May 22, 2007 / The Nation

Teenage Birth Rate Drops to a 65-Year Low Teenage Birth Rate Drops to a 65-Year Low

WireTap asks teens what's behind the decline--sex education, abstinence or better access to contraception?

May 22, 2007 / The Nation

Professors Against the Postal Hike Professors Against the Postal Hike

A group of professors sign on to a letter opposing the Postal Rate Commission's recent decision to dramatically increase the cost of mailing for small, independent publications.

May 18, 2007 / Feature / The Nation

Nueva Democracia! La Raza’s Rise in Politics Nueva Democracia! La Raza’s Rise in Politics

Young progressive Latinos are now finding strength within the halls of government and the streets of their communities. What's coming next for the new generation of Latino progress...

May 18, 2007 / The Nation

Copping ‘Scripts and Hits Copping ‘Scripts and Hits

Race and economic factors play a role in the party drugs teens choose. So are pain pills really the new pot?

May 18, 2007 / The Nation

Lender Bender: New York’s Attorney General testifies on the student loan scandal Lender Bender: New York’s Attorney General testifies on the student loan scandal

New York's Attorney General testifies on the student loan scandal.

May 8, 2007 / The Nation

Living a Positive Life Living a Positive Life

William Brawner is 26 years old, HIV positive, and he is changing the way you look at AIDS.

May 8, 2007 / The Nation

Student Loan Abuse: Misleading directions steer Florida A&M students to two favored lenders Student Loan Abuse: Misleading directions steer Florida A&M students to two favored lenders

Misleading directions steer Florida A&M students to two favored lenders.

May 8, 2007 / The Nation

Squeezed Out: Middle-class students can’t afford private colleges Squeezed Out: Middle-class students can’t afford private colleges

Middle-class students can't afford private colleges.

May 8, 2007 / The Nation

Young America: A new New Deal Young America: A new New Deal

A new New Deal.

May 6, 2007 / The Nation

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