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Meet the Winners of the ‘Nation’ Student Writing Contest

Meet the Winners of the ‘Nation’ Student Writing Contest Meet the Winners of the ‘Nation’ Student Writing Contest

Join us in congratulating Leehi Yona of Montreal, Canada, and Claire Devine of Tigard, Oregon, the winners of The Nation’s 10th Student Writing Contest! More than 650 submissions p…

Nov 7, 2016 / StudentNation / The Nation

James Comey

James Comey Has Discredited Himself and the FBI James Comey Has Discredited Himself and the FBI

And his “October surprise” will do little the change the election’s fundamentals.

Nov 3, 2016 / The Nation

What If Presidential Candidates Thanked Their Childcare Workers in Their Victory Speeches?

What If Presidential Candidates Thanked Their Childcare Workers in Their Victory Speeches? What If Presidential Candidates Thanked Their Childcare Workers in Their Victory Speeches?

Amy Poehler sits down with Ai-jen Poo of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

Oct 28, 2016 / The Nation

Donald Trump Thumbs

November 1: Media Malpractice and Election 2016 November 1: Media Malpractice and Election 2016

Tune in for a livestream featuring Joan Walsh, Farai Chideya, Katha Pollitt, and Rinku Sen, moderated by Laura Flanders.

Oct 27, 2016 / The Nation

Early Voting Wisconsin

The Real Election Fraud The Real Election Fraud

The danger to American democracy stems from Republican efforts to suppress the vote.

Oct 27, 2016 / The Nation

Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden and the Unfinished Business of Democracy Tom Hayden and the Unfinished Business of Democracy

Though an irreplaceable voice for peace has been silenced, his vision will live on.

Oct 24, 2016 / The Nation

Getting a Birth Certificate For a US Citizen Should Be Easy. If You’re an Immigrant Mother, It’s Not.

Getting a Birth Certificate For a US Citizen Should Be Easy. If You’re an Immigrant Mother, It’s Not. Getting a Birth Certificate For a US Citizen Should Be Easy. If You’re an Immigrant Mother, It’s Not.

Who knew verifying citizenship could be so difficult?

Oct 21, 2016 / The Nation

Putin and Obama

The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia

In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.

Oct 19, 2016 / The Nation

This Mother Has Breast Cancer and Knows She Needs Treatment. Why Can’t She Get It?

This Mother Has Breast Cancer and Knows She Needs Treatment. Why Can’t She Get It? This Mother Has Breast Cancer and Knows She Needs Treatment. Why Can’t She Get It?

Actress America Ferrara speaks with an undocumented immigrant who is trapped without health care in Texas.

Oct 14, 2016 / The Nation

These Are Not ‘Neighborhood Schools.’ They’re Segregated Schools.

These Are Not ‘Neighborhood Schools.’ They’re Segregated Schools. These Are Not ‘Neighborhood Schools.’ They’re Segregated Schools.

Actor Jesse Williams investigates one of the most unequal school systems in the entire country.

Oct 7, 2016 / The Nation

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