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A Conversation With Marilynne Robinson

A Conversation With Marilynne Robinson A Conversation With Marilynne Robinson

The novelist talks about liberalism, the language of fiction, and the humanism of John Calvin.

Jan 7, 2015 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

The Nation’s 150th Anniversary

The Nation’s 150th Anniversary The Nation’s 150th Anniversary

From groundbreaking investigative journalism, to cutting cultural commentary, to unmatched political analysis, there’s a lot to celebrate.

Jan 1, 2015 / The Nation

Tortured Words

Tortured Words Tortured Words

Responses to the torture report ranged from angry to defensive to… silent.

Dec 16, 2014 / The Nation

‘It Hurts Me So Much’: A Dispatch From Ferguson

‘It Hurts Me So Much’: A Dispatch From Ferguson ‘It Hurts Me So Much’: A Dispatch From Ferguson

How residents are doing Mike Brown’s legacy justice.

Dec 5, 2014 / The Nation

Stephen Cohen: A ‘United’ Ukraine Is Really a Divided Ukraine

Stephen Cohen: A ‘United’ Ukraine Is Really a Divided Ukraine Stephen Cohen: A ‘United’ Ukraine Is Really a Divided Ukraine

The only way to claim Ukraine “united” is to have given up on a full quarter of the country.

Dec 4, 2014 / The Nation

LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage

LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage

On Tuesday, November 4, at 7 pm EST, join Democracy Now! for a live broadcast of the midterm election results.

Nov 3, 2014 / Democracy Now! and The Nation

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

On Wednesday November, 5 at 7pm EST, Pollitt joins MSNBC’s Irin Carmon and the New School’s Terri Gordon for a live event.

Oct 30, 2014 / The Nation

WATCH: What’s Next for Public Schools?

WATCH: What’s Next for Public Schools? WATCH: What’s Next for Public Schools?

Tune in to a live panel moderated by Chris Hayes on Sunday, October 5, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST.

Oct 1, 2014 / The Nation

Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day

Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day

Watch Democracy Now!'s in-depth coverage from the historic march, featuring Bill McKibben, Amy Goodman and many more.

Sep 19, 2014 / Democracy Now! and The Nation

WATCH: Naomi Klein on How Capitalism Is Destroying Our Fragile Climate

WATCH: Naomi Klein on How Capitalism Is Destroying Our Fragile Climate WATCH: Naomi Klein on How Capitalism Is Destroying Our Fragile Climate

A special discussion on how to tackle the most profound threat humanity has ever faced.

Sep 11, 2014 / The Nation

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