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Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue

Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue

As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, Albanese explains why fixing the education system must begin with a commitment to early learning.

Jun 19, 2013 / The Nation

WATCH: Jeremy Scahill Uncovers US Dirty Wars Around the Globe

WATCH: Jeremy Scahill Uncovers US Dirty Wars Around the Globe WATCH: Jeremy Scahill Uncovers US Dirty Wars Around the Globe

How the world became a battlefield.

May 31, 2013 / The Nation

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, de Blasio gives his views on how to tackle economic inequality.

May 9, 2013 / The Nation

How Did These Five Lobbyists Become Congressional Staffers?

How Did These Five Lobbyists Become Congressional Staffers? How Did These Five Lobbyists Become Congressional Staffers?

Lobbyists are taking up top government positions—but not without receiving large bonus payments from their former firms to see them on their way.

May 6, 2013 / The Nation

‘Nation’ Notes ‘Nation’ Notes

Introducing Wen Stephenson

May 6, 2013 / The Nation

‘Dirty Wars’: A Look Into America’s Secret Killing Machine

‘Dirty Wars’: A Look Into America’s Secret Killing Machine ‘Dirty Wars’: A Look Into America’s Secret Killing Machine

In his film, Dirty Wars, Jeremy Scahill unveils America's extrajudicial, covert, transcontinental battlefield.

May 2, 2013 / The Nation

John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back

John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back

The difference between rich and poor is stunting economic growth, the mayoral candidate says.

Apr 29, 2013 / The Nation

WATCH: The 2013 Ridenhour Prizes

WATCH: The 2013 Ridenhour Prizes WATCH: The 2013 Ridenhour Prizes

The annual Ridenhour Prizes recognize acts of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society.

Apr 24, 2013 / The Nation

SPECIAL ISSUE: The Gilded City—Bloomberg’s New York

SPECIAL ISSUE: The Gilded City—Bloomberg’s New York SPECIAL ISSUE: The Gilded City—Bloomberg’s New York

From Wall Street to Brownsville, inside Bloomberg's New York.

Apr 18, 2013 / The Nation

The Gilded City The Gilded City

Struggling to survive in Bloomberg’s New York.

Apr 9, 2013 / The Nation

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