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Slide Show: Iran on the Edge Slide Show: Iran on the Edge

Images that capture history in the making from Iran's recent election and its fallout.

Jun 18, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

A Tamil Reflection A Tamil Reflection

M. Junaid Levesque-Alam A young Sri Lankan wonders if there were any true victors.

Jun 17, 2009 / The Nation

Youth in Action: Brandon ‘Abdullah’ Willis, Community Organizer Youth in Action: Brandon ‘Abdullah’ Willis, Community Organizer

Geoffrey Dobbins You voted. Now what? Willis hopes more musically inclined activists will consider community development as a career option.

Jun 17, 2009 / The Nation

The Obama Effect: Quick Fix for Black Achievement? The Obama Effect: Quick Fix for Black Achievement?

Kameelah Rasheed Instead of magic role models we need long-term education investment.

Jun 17, 2009 / The Nation

Muhammad Ali: A World Man Muhammad Ali: A World Man

The Champ counterpunches in a letter to The Nation.

Jun 15, 2009 / The Nation

Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy

Find a "good bank," make responsible investments, save locally and more...

Jun 10, 2009 / The Nation

Slide Show: Blockbuster Movies Slide Show: Blockbuster Movies

In the spirit of the summer movie season, a look back at The Nation's coverage of classic popcorn epics.

May 28, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

The Nation/Campus Progress Youth Journalism Conference The Nation/Campus Progress Youth Journalism Conference

A roster of terrific journalists will be on hand on July 9 in DC.

May 26, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

New Orleans Public Schools: Still Under Water? New Orleans Public Schools: Still Under Water?

David Parker Jr. Four years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans public schools struggle to serve students and the educational waters are still muddy.

May 20, 2009 / The Nation

Slide Show: The Nation at War Slide Show: The Nation at War

From the Civil War and D-Day to Iraq and Afghanistan, images of military conflicts and efforts to create a lasting peace.

May 14, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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