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WATCH: Are America’s Police Departments Waging a War on Black Bodies?

WATCH: Are America’s Police Departments Waging a War on Black Bodies? WATCH: Are America’s Police Departments Waging a War on Black Bodies?

A town hall meeting on the aggressive policing of black bodies in America.

Sep 8, 2014 / The Nation

The New Fight for Racial Justice

The New Fight for Racial Justice The New Fight for Racial Justice

Read all the pieces in The Nation’s special issue on the new wave of racial justice organizing.

Aug 27, 2014 / The Nation

Is Diplomacy Now Possible in Ukraine?

Is Diplomacy Now Possible in Ukraine? Is Diplomacy Now Possible in Ukraine?

“We are in the classic fog of war,” says Stephen Cohen.

Aug 27, 2014 / The Nation

How the New Black Activists Are Fighting Back in Ferguson How the New Black Activists Are Fighting Back in Ferguson

Young leaders are taking advantage of digital media to advance the conversation about police violence.

Aug 26, 2014 / The Nation

Why the Internet Must Remain a Neutral Network

Why the Internet Must Remain a Neutral Network Why the Internet Must Remain a Neutral Network

According to Tim Wu, the Internet as we know it is under attack.

Aug 1, 2014 / The Nation

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Near Ukraine-Russia Border

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Near Ukraine-Russia Border Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Near Ukraine-Russia Border

Ukrainian officials and pro-Russian insurgents trade accusations as details of crash remain unclear.

Jul 17, 2014 / Alec Luhn and The Nation

LIVE: Netroots Nation 2014

LIVE: Netroots Nation 2014 LIVE: Netroots Nation 2014

All the action from this year’s conference

Jul 16, 2014 / The Nation

LIVE: The New Populism Is Here, and It’s Ready to Change America

LIVE: The New Populism Is Here, and It’s Ready to Change America LIVE: The New Populism Is Here, and It’s Ready to Change America

Tune in all day Thursday to watch Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Sherrod Brown and others at the New Populism Conference.

May 22, 2014 / The Nation

The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Does the US Need a Higher Minimum Wage?

The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Does the US Need a Higher Minimum Wage? The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Does the US Need a Higher Minimum Wage?

The third in a series of debates between The Nation and National Review, moderated by Roll Call.

May 21, 2014 / The Nation

The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change?

The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change? The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change?

The second in a series of debates between The Nation and National Review, moderated by Roll Call.

May 14, 2014 / The Nation

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