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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Why Is Tim DeChristopher Going to Jail While Massey Energy’s CEO Walks Free? Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Why Is Tim DeChristopher Going to Jail While Massey Energy’s CEO Walks Free?

Amidst corporate dominance and catacyclisismic suffering, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says that we are once again on the verge of losing our democracy.

Jul 1, 2011 / The Nation

Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on the Childcare Dilemma

Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on the Childcare Dilemma Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on the Childcare Dilemma

Domestic workers need rights—but can the families that employ them afford what they’ll cost?

Jul 1, 2011 / The Nation

The Nation Summer Reading List

The Nation Summer Reading List The Nation Summer Reading List

Jennifer Egan, Tony Judt, Sontag remembered and more! Find out what Nation staffers are reading this summer and tell us what's on your list.

Jul 1, 2011 / The Nation

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Creating a New Deal for Today Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Creating a New Deal for Today

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says that progressives must fight to preserve the achievements of the Progressive Era and the New Deal—and renew the old struggle against corporate tyr...

Jun 30, 2011 / The Nation

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: How Corporations Threaten Our Environment and Democracy Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: How Corporations Threaten Our Environment and Democracy

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. explains how corporations have illegally destroyed more than five hundred mountains and impoverished countless rural communities—and gotten away with i...

Jun 30, 2011 / The Nation

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Christian Parenti on Global Warming’s Violent Repercussions

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Christian Parenti on Global Warming’s Violent Repercussions Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Christian Parenti on Global Warming’s Violent Repercussions

The effects of climate change go beyond the environment, and are even exacerbating violent political conflicts.

Jun 30, 2011 / The Nation

A Way to Help Stay Informed on What Matters Most A Way to Help Stay Informed on What Matters Most

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Jun 30, 2011 / The Nation

Nation Conversations: P. Sainath on the Tarnished Truth Behind ‘India Shining’ Nation Conversations: P. Sainath on the Tarnished Truth Behind ‘India Shining’

Indian journalist P. Sainath explains the disastrous consequences of his country's extreme income inequality.

Jun 29, 2011 / The Nation

Delta Ndou: Zimbabweans Want Their Land Back Delta Ndou: Zimbabweans Want Their Land Back

The problem in Zimbabwe is not the president, it is the unequal distribution of land. 

Jun 29, 2011 / The Nation

Nation Interns’ Top Summer Books

Nation Interns’ Top Summer Books Nation Interns’ Top Summer Books

A summer reading list.

Jun 29, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

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