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Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/11/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/11/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Apr 13, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

John Nichols: Why the Buffett Rule Is Not Enough John Nichols: Why the Buffett Rule Is Not Enough

What elements are crucial for a fair taxation system in the United States, and why do they matter?

Apr 12, 2012 / The Nation

Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid

Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid

How did American politics degenerate into the two opposing worldviews that govern the country today?

Apr 12, 2012 / The Nation

Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act

Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act

Why conservatives have abandoned their principles in the attack on Obama's healthcare act.

Apr 5, 2012 / The Nation

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/4/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/4/12)

Each week, The Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Apr 5, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Alisa Solomon: Grappling With Mike Daisey’s ‘Journalism’

Alisa Solomon: Grappling With Mike Daisey’s ‘Journalism’ Alisa Solomon: Grappling With Mike Daisey’s ‘Journalism’

How the artist's narrative carried everyone away.

Mar 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

Five Poems by Adrienne Rich

Five Poems by Adrienne Rich Five Poems by Adrienne Rich

Adrienne Rich, a major figure in the recent history of American poetry and a frequent contributor to The Nation, died on March 27.

Mar 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/28/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/28/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Mar 29, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome? Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome?

Ben Adler weighs in on the legal challenges to voter identification laws. 

Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation

LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform

The Supreme Court continues its hearings on President Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act today in Washington D.C.

Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation

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