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Serving the Country Serving the Country

How the presidential candidates plan to change the face of volunteering in America.

Aug 27, 2008 / The Nation

The Nation Does Denver The Nation Does Denver

The Nation hosts thought-provoking discussions and events in Denver during the DNC.

Aug 25, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

China Marches to a Green Beat China Marches to a Green Beat

Students from around the world gather in China's march to protect the environment. Learn how youth are looking beyond Olympic feuds to forge a sustainable future.

Aug 14, 2008 / The Nation

Moving Forward: Registering Voters, Having Fun Moving Forward: Registering Voters, Having Fun

Forward Montana's Matt Singer discusses how to reach new voters with bunny ears and costumes.

Aug 14, 2008 / The Nation

Community Organizers Discuss Obama’s Role as an Activist. Community Organizers Discuss Obama’s Role as an Activist.

Five community organizers from across the country assess the impact of Obama's history as an organizer.

Aug 13, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

Dollars for Donkeys (Chart) Dollars for Donkeys (Chart)

Aug 13, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

Globe Trotting Globe Trotting

International volunteer organizations may do a lot of good, but they also have problems that need to be addressed.

Aug 11, 2008 / The Nation

The Hilton Hotel Incident The Hilton Hotel Incident

While the whole world was watching, this is what Chicago's finest did.

Jul 31, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

Change We Can Believe In Change We Can Believe In

Progressive supporters of Barack Obama urge him to stand firm on the principles he so compellingly articulated in the primary. Add your name to this open letter.

Jul 30, 2008 / The Nation

Stargazing in Kabul Stargazing in Kabul

Ten days in the life and struggles of a young Afghan woman.

Jul 17, 2008 / The Nation

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