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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.

The Abraham Lincoln Brigades The Abraham Lincoln Brigades

Who were the brave young men who, against their country's orders, volunteered to fight fascism in Spain?

May 8, 1937 / The Nation

Mahatma Gandhi Meets Romain Rolland Mahatma Gandhi Meets Romain Rolland

A visit with the 'king of India.'

Feb 10, 1932 / Feature / The Nation

Trotzky Answers Some Questions Trotzky Answers Some Questions

An interview with the Communist Party's leading Trotskyist.

Oct 5, 1927 / Feature / The Nation

Felix Frankfurter: Joining the League Felix Frankfurter: Joining the League

Should America join the League of Nations? The Harvard professor says the slogan "Join the League" offers too simple a solution for a complex question.

May 16, 1923 / The Nation

Notes from the Capital: Emma Goldman Notes from the Capital: Emma Goldman

The former dressmaker now fashions herself a revolutionary.

Jun 28, 1917 / Feature / The Nation

Notes from the Capital: Louis D. Brandeis Notes from the Capital: Louis D. Brandeis

With the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis, the Supreme Court gets its first Jewish justice.

Feb 10, 1916 / Feature / The Nation

Notes from the Capital: Jane Addams Notes from the Capital: Jane Addams

The founder of Hull House and former beacon for progressivism struggles to define herself in contemporary America.

Feb 3, 1916 / Feature / The Nation

Henry Ford: Notes from the Capital Henry Ford: Notes from the Capital

The man who spread the gospel of the assembly line launches a new crusade--for peace in Europe.

Jan 13, 1916 / Feature / The Nation

The Haymarket Executions The Haymarket Executions

A brief report on the execution of four anarchists for the Haymarket bombing of 1884.

Nov 17, 1887 / The Nation

Mr. Barnum on Museums Mr. Barnum on Museums

He may have said a sucker is born every minute, but the great showman defends his museum as the real deal in a letter to the editor.

Nov 27, 1884 / The Nation

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