William Jennings Bryan William Jennings Bryan
Clarence Darrow may have embarrassed him at the Scopes trial, but William Jennings Bryan will long be remembered as one of the country's greatest progressive crusaders.
Jul 29, 2009 / The Nation
Woodrow Wilson on Culture and Democracy Woodrow Wilson on Culture and Democracy
A letter from the future president.
Jul 27, 2009 / The Nation
Adolf Hitler on Class Justice in Germany Adolf Hitler on Class Justice in Germany
Has The Nation ever had a more unlikely correspondent?
Jul 24, 2009 / The Nation
Letter from Walter Cronkite Letter from Walter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite says the anchor chair on the evening news is where he delivers the news, not editorials.
Jul 21, 2009 / The Nation
Slide Show: Sotomayor’s Rise Slide Show: Sotomayor’s Rise
Images and analysis from The Nation that capture the story of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as she makes history.
Jul 21, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Everybody Knows Walter Cronkite Everybody Knows Walter Cronkite
The late, legendary broadcaster shares his prescient impressions of the state of national media in America.
Jul 18, 2009 / The Nation
Ten Things You Need to Know to Live on the Streets Ten Things You Need to Know to Live on the Streets
Learn the best bathroom options and soup kitchen schedules, carry a blanket, squat and more.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Nation
Death of LBJ Death of LBJ
His accomplishments will unfortunately be overshadowed by his fatal mistakes in Vietnam.
Jul 8, 2009 / Feature / The Nation
Slide Show: The Sarah Palin Saga Slide Show: The Sarah Palin Saga
A look back at The Nation's coverage of the Republican governor's shocking rise and possible premature fall in national politics.
Jul 7, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Slide Show: The Nation’s Presidents Slide Show: The Nation’s Presidents
Jun 25, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation