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1975–1985: Standing in Solidarity Against Jackbooted Oppressors

1975–1985: Standing in Solidarity Against Jackbooted Oppressors 1975–1985: Standing in Solidarity Against Jackbooted Oppressors

It is nonsensical that those who support free-market economic policy should pretend to reject the system of terror it requires to succeed.

Feb 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part II

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part II Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part II

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1919 to 1956.

Feb 20, 2015 / The Nation

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1865 to 1919.

Feb 10, 2015 / The Nation

WATCH: America’s Race Problem Will Require a New Reconstruction to Solve

WATCH: America’s Race Problem Will Require a New Reconstruction to Solve WATCH: America’s Race Problem Will Require a New Reconstruction to Solve

Watch the conversation live on January 15 at 6 pm EST.

Jan 9, 2015 / The Nation

A Conversation With Marilynne Robinson

A Conversation With Marilynne Robinson A Conversation With Marilynne Robinson

The novelist talks about liberalism, the language of fiction, and the humanism of John Calvin.

Jan 7, 2015 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

The Nation’s 150th Anniversary

The Nation’s 150th Anniversary The Nation’s 150th Anniversary

From groundbreaking investigative journalism, to cutting cultural commentary, to unmatched political analysis, there’s a lot to celebrate.

Jan 1, 2015 / The Nation

Tortured Words

Tortured Words Tortured Words

Responses to the torture report ranged from angry to defensive to… silent.

Dec 16, 2014 / The Nation

‘It Hurts Me So Much’: A Dispatch From Ferguson

‘It Hurts Me So Much’: A Dispatch From Ferguson ‘It Hurts Me So Much’: A Dispatch From Ferguson

How residents are doing Mike Brown’s legacy justice.

Dec 5, 2014 / The Nation

Stephen Cohen: A ‘United’ Ukraine Is Really a Divided Ukraine

Stephen Cohen: A ‘United’ Ukraine Is Really a Divided Ukraine Stephen Cohen: A ‘United’ Ukraine Is Really a Divided Ukraine

The only way to claim Ukraine “united” is to have given up on a full quarter of the country.

Dec 4, 2014 / The Nation

LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage

LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage

On Tuesday, November 4, at 7 pm EST, join Democracy Now! for a live broadcast of the midterm election results.

Nov 3, 2014 / Democracy Now! and The Nation

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