Notes from the Capital: Jane Addams Notes from the Capital: Jane Addams
The founder of Hull House and former beacon for progressivism struggles to define herself in contemporary America.
Feb 3, 1916 / Feature / The Nation
Henry Ford: Notes from the Capital Henry Ford: Notes from the Capital
The man who spread the gospel of the assembly line launches a new crusade--for peace in Europe.
Jan 13, 1916 / Feature / The Nation
The Outlaw German Government The Outlaw German Government
Germany's sinking of the Lusitania is nothing less than "murder on the high seas."
May 13, 1915 / Feature / The Editors
Justice for Coxey Justice for Coxey
The "general" whose "army" made a powerful stand for America's unemployed in the country's first-ever march on Washington.
Feb 13, 1913 / Feature / The Editors
Lawrence Strike and IWW: Syndicalism Lawrence Strike and IWW: Syndicalism
The IWW takes the fight for syndicalism to Lawrence, Massachusetts. The Nation is having none of it.
Mar 28, 1912 / Feature / The Editors
Mark Twain: Two Frontiersmen Mark Twain: Two Frontiersmen
This time, reports of his death weren't greatly exaggerated.
Apr 28, 1910 / Feature / The Editors
Brigandage and Piety Brigandage and Piety
Jesse James may have been a robber and a thief, but at least he was a member in good standing of his church.
Apr 13, 1882 / Feature / The Editors
The Beecher-Tilton Scandal The Beecher-Tilton Scandal
You want a good sex scandal? This one from the nineteenth century had it all—and more.
Aug 20, 1874 / Feature / The Editors
Charles Dickens Charles Dickens
Beloved for his generous spirit as much as for his brilliant work, the news of Charles Dickens's death has prompted a worldwide outpouring of grief.
Jun 16, 1870 / Feature / The Editors
The Vanderbilt Memorial The Vanderbilt Memorial
"The Commodore's acts have touched the public, more or less nearly, in a spot which is tender."
Nov 18, 1869 / Feature / The Editors