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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.

LIVE: Between the Lines With Ta-Nehisi Coates

LIVE: Between the Lines With Ta-Nehisi Coates LIVE: Between the Lines With Ta-Nehisi Coates

An intimate public conversation with the author of Between the World and Me, streaming today at 6:30 pm, est.

Oct 22, 2015 / The Nation

‘The Nation’ LIVE! in Seattle on October 15

‘The Nation’ LIVE! in Seattle on October 15 ‘The Nation’ LIVE! in Seattle on October 15

Naomi Klein reads Wendell Berry, Dave Zirin reads Muhammad Ali, Richard Kim reads Tony Kushner, and much, much more.

Oct 8, 2015 / The Nation

US Marine

Radical Histories: Waging Peace in the Pages of ‘The Nation’ Radical Histories: Waging Peace in the Pages of ‘The Nation’

For 150 years The Nation has refused to join the war party, instead urging skepticism, sobriety and pragmatism in the use of force for political ends.

Sep 8, 2015 / The Nation

Missing Home: The Demolition of New Orleans After Katrina

Missing Home: The Demolition of New Orleans After Katrina Missing Home: The Demolition of New Orleans After Katrina

The city has granted more than 24,000 demolition permits since Katrina. The Nation partnered with The Lens, a nonprofit newsroom in New Orleans, to explore the fate of those proper...

Aug 27, 2015 / Investigation / The Lens and The Nation

Central American migrants aboard a train in Mexico

Ismael Recounts the Attack That Killed Beylin Sarmiento Ismael Recounts the Attack That Killed Beylin Sarmiento

The written recollection of a fatal encounter.

Aug 11, 2015 / The Nation

Fight for 15 protest

Radical Histories: A Fair Economy for All Radical Histories: A Fair Economy for All

In the last century and a half, in good economic times and in bad, The Nation has focused attention on economic injustice, exploitation and inequality.

Jul 21, 2015 / The Nation

Donald Trump

6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches 6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches

Who let these people run?

Jun 17, 2015 / The Nation

Hot Type: 150 Years of The Nation Hot Type: 150 Years of The Nation

The Nation, America’s oldest weekly magazine, founded in 1865 and now in its 150th year, has long been considered one of America’s definitive journalistic voices. Hot Type, the new film by Barbara Kopple, a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature, tells the riveting and surprising story of The Nation. The film captures daily life at the magazine, introduces staff writers and editors past and present, and follows members of The Nation’s sought-after internship program. At the heart of the film are the reporters covering stories in the field, and the in-depth coverage and long-term perspectives that The Nation provides on core issues like racial justice, foreign intervention and climate change. It is the story of The Nation—and the nation—evolving into the future, as it is guided by its remarkable past. Who Wrote for The Nation? The Second Part of the Sentence Amy Wilentz in Haiti Hot Type premiered at the MoMA Film Festival in February and has since screened in Los Angeles, Tucson, Kansas City, Chapel Hill, Madison, and Montclair as part of The Nation’s 150th Anniversary tour. Next up will be the first public New York City screening on May 26 as part of the IFC’s Stranger than Fiction series. Check The Nation’s 150th events page for info on other screenings and events coming up coast to coast in 2015.   Read Next: Living Liberally honors The Nation

May 14, 2015 / The Nation

Video: The Basic Issue of the Sanctity of Black Life Has Still Not Been Settled

Video: The Basic Issue of the Sanctity of Black Life Has Still Not Been Settled Video: The Basic Issue of the Sanctity of Black Life Has Still Not Been Settled

Gary Younge pokes some major holes in America’s faith in “eternal progress,” then lays out next steps for racial justice with M Adams, Christine Neumann-Ortiz, an...

May 8, 2015 / The Nation

What Are Baltimore’s Protesters Asking For?

What Are Baltimore’s Protesters Asking For? What Are Baltimore’s Protesters Asking For?

The death of Freddie Gray in police custody has sparked outrage over the conduct of the Baltimore Police Department.

Apr 27, 2015 / The Nation

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