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John Liu: An 'Out of Control' Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back

The difference between rich and poor is stunting economic growth, the mayoral candidate says.

Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It?

What's next for early childhood education? The Nation's Bryce Covert talks with Dana Goldstein and Melissa Lazarín about the policy and politics of universal preschool.

Will Congress Deliver on Immigration Reform?

What can we expect from comprehensive immigration reform? In this Nation Conversation, Aura Bogado breaks down the range of possibilities for America's undocumented.

How Much Is Obama Willing to Sacrifice?

The New Republic's Jonathan Cohn talks with The Nation's Bryce Covert and George Zornick about what Obama can—and should—tackle in his second term. 

The Wrong Responses to Gun Violence

Will Obama's order to increase "school resource officers" funnel more of our students through the school-to-prison pipeline?

The Twisted History—and Future—of Gun Control

Rick Perlstein joins Bryce Covert and George Zornick to explore the serpentine shifts and strange bedfellows of gun control politics. 

Winners and Losers in Washington's Debt Deal

What really happened on Capitol Hill this week, and a look ahead to the budget battles on the horizon. 

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is on a Precipice

Morsi's latest power play has sparked the largest uprisings in Egypt since Mubarak was ousted.

Michael T. Klare: Romney's Extremist Energy Plan

Mitt Romney's energy plan would roll back 50 years of environmental protections.

Yehuda Shaul: Breaking the Silence on Occupied Palestine

Breaking the Silence collects testimonies from Israeli soldiers who served or are serving in the occupied territories.