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NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson debate pedicures and Polanski instead of the real issues affecting the voters they wish to woo. Only in New York!

Oct 14, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Time to Raise Pell! Time to Raise Pell!

Young people urge their Senators to support cutting wasteful subsidies to student loan companies, and to invest at least $40 billion in the Pell grant program.

Oct 7, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads

The following images and excerpts highlight The Nation's opposition to military escalation.

Oct 2, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite! AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite!

The AFL-CIO's recent rally on Wall Street was about more than economic inequality, it was part of an ongoing campaign to attract new young members.

Sep 30, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Minor Offenses: The Tragedy of Youth in Adult Prisons Minor Offenses: The Tragedy of Youth in Adult Prisons

Campaign for Youth Justice's Liz Ryan talks about the thousands of teenagers detained in adult jails and prisons.

Sep 25, 2009 / The Nation

Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory

Hampshire Students for Justice in Palestine defy Dershowitz and plan first national campus Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions conference.

Sep 25, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Naomi Klein in Conversation With Michael Moore Naomi Klein in Conversation With Michael Moore

Listen to Naomi Klein interview Michael Moore on how Obama is handling the economic crisis and who is letting Wall Street take advantage of us.

Sep 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

Slide Show: The Far-Right Fringe Slide Show: The Far-Right Fringe

Images of those who seek to obstruct, undermine and smear progressives--while posing a threat to democracy.

Sep 18, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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