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76 Years Ago: Fairy Tales of the Economic Family, Recovering From Munich, a Letter From an Arab Communist

76 Years Ago: Fairy Tales of the Economic Family, Recovering From Munich, a Letter From an Arab Communist 76 Years Ago: Fairy Tales of the Economic Family, Recovering From Munich, a Letter From an Arab Communist

Snippets from The Nation of October 29, 1938.

Oct 27, 2014 / Back Issues and Richard Kreitner

Why Do We Keep Thanking the Troops?

Why Do We Keep Thanking the Troops? Why Do We Keep Thanking the Troops?

Rather than honoring their “valor” and “heroism,” we should prevent them from killing and dying in pointless wars.

Oct 27, 2014 / Rory Fanning

How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security

How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security

The prospect of a “grand bargain” could rear its ugly head if the 2014 midterms empower Maine’s Angus King.

Oct 27, 2014 / John Nichols

Why the Left Continues to Win in Latin America

Why the Left Continues to Win in Latin America Why the Left Continues to Win in Latin America

Red flags are flying in Uruguay and Brazil.

Oct 27, 2014 / Greg Grandin

‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections

‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections ‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections

The 2014 midterms are approaching and campaigns from both sides of the aisle are reaching out to youth.

Oct 27, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Benji Schwartz

Let There Be Peace: A Q&A With Arun Gandhi

Let There Be Peace: A Q&A With Arun Gandhi Let There Be Peace: A Q&A With Arun Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson on nonviolence, his grandfather’s legacy and activism from Hong Kong to Ferguson.

Oct 27, 2014 / N’Kosi Oates

The Bridge: A Political Appreciation of Steve Nash

The Bridge: A Political Appreciation of Steve Nash The Bridge: A Political Appreciation of Steve Nash

The announcement that future Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash&squo;s career is coming to a close should be an opportunity to appreciate what he brought not only on the court...

Oct 26, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Massacre in Mexico

Massacre in Mexico Massacre in Mexico

The murder of students in Guerrero is raising questions once again about the complicity of law enforcement and public officials in Mexico's drug wars.

Oct 24, 2014 / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus

Students Blockade I-75, Stage a ‘Shit-In’ for Trans Justice and Get ‘Real’ With George Will

Students Blockade I-75, Stage a ‘Shit-In’ for Trans Justice and Get ‘Real’ With George Will Students Blockade I-75, Stage a ‘Shit-In’ for Trans Justice and Get ‘Real’ With George Will

From the clock tower to the playground, youth resistance to racism and violence rolls on.

Oct 24, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Beltway Foreign Policy Groups to Congress: Stay Out of the Way on Iran!

Beltway Foreign Policy Groups to Congress: Stay Out of the Way on Iran! Beltway Foreign Policy Groups to Congress: Stay Out of the Way on Iran!

Congress may lean hawkish but progressive groups in the beltway are throwing their weight behind the White House’s efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement on Iran’s nuc...

Oct 24, 2014 / Eli Clifton

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