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How can progressives balance support for the Democrats with the need to mobilize grassroots support for social and economic causes?

During the second presidential debate this Tuesday, October 16th at 9 PM, The Nation's George Zornick, Bryce Covert, Laura Flanders and Richard Kim will be online with live fact checking and analysis. 

 On Thursday, October 4th, at 3 PM join our editor and publisher, Katrina vanden Heuvel, for a live chat on the presidential debates, money in politics and more! 

On Wednesday, October 3, at 9 pm join Nation writers and readers for a live discussion on the first presidential debate!

On Thursday, September 27th, at 3 PM, join Nation contributors George Zornick and Lee Fang, as well as Evan MacKinder of OpenSecrets.org, for a live video chat on money in the 2012 election.

Contributions to our special issue on Occupy at one by artist and occupier Molly Crabapple.

Join us on Tuesday, September 18, at 12 pm for a live video chat on Occupy Wall Street!

We asked our readers what they would add to the Democratic Party platform. From alternative energy to the right to vote, here's what they told us.

Since Citizens United, corporations and foreign entities can spend unlimited undisclosed funds on elections. Here's what it looks like.

Benjamin was greatly admired for his serious and dedicated approach to painting, his investment in those he chose to mentor and for being a truly kind soul.