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The New Era of Ecological Civilization The New Era of Ecological Civilization

This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the success of the new President will depend on his ability to initiate a transition from postindustrial...

Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Henrik Petaisto

Life or Death Life or Death

This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that health care should be considered an inalienable right on par with any other Constitutional protection.

Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Daniel Zhou

Underneath the Politics Underneath the Politics

This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that care for the sick is the full responsibility of the government.

Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Tim Reveri

The Importance of Perspective The Importance of Perspective

This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the most important prerequisite for being a good president cannot be found in the marble hallways of the...

Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Natalia Thompson

A Teamster Apart: Ron Carey Remembered A Teamster Apart: Ron Carey Remembered

Two colleagues remember Ron Carey, the reformer and Teamsters Union president, who weathered controversy and won battles on his own terms.

Dec 16, 2008 / Feature / Steve Early and Rand Wilson

Juan Reynosa’s Environmental Mission Juan Reynosa’s Environmental Mission

If you want cleaner air and water and less poverty, Juan Reynosa, a community organizer with New Mexico Youth Organized, thinks you should consider environmental justice work.

Dec 16, 2008 / Feature / Kristina Rizga

Addressing Inequity in Education Addressing Inequity in Education

This essay, the high school winner of The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that until inequities in education are eliminated, a permanent underclass will continue to exist.

Dec 15, 2008 / Feature / Laine Alison Zalac

Learning About Labor Learning About Labor

This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the new president should restore workers' rights ASAP.

Dec 15, 2008 / Feature / Hugh Baran

Transcending Trauma Transcending Trauma

This essay, the college winner of The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues for a federal oversight panel to overhaul the treatment of those in foster care.

Dec 13, 2008 / Feature / Victor Lopez

Canada’s Coalition Chaos Canada’s Coalition Chaos

After three years of exploiting a divided left, Canada's Conservative prime minister is fighting for his political life. A progressive proposal to establish a coalition government ...

Dec 12, 2008 / Feature / Will Di Novi

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