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WATCH: Cornel West, Gary Younge & Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor In Conversation

WATCH: Cornel West, Gary Younge & Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor In Conversation WATCH: Cornel West, Gary Younge & Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor In Conversation

A panel discussion on the legacy of King's "Dream" speech.

Aug 24, 2013 / The Nation

Have You Marched on Washington?

Have You Marched on Washington? Have You Marched on Washington?

To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the March on Washington, we’re asking our readers to share their thoughts and memories. 

Aug 13, 2013 / The Nation

Walmart Gets Desperate Walmart Gets Desperate

The country's largest employer tried to compare the wages of their long-term employees to the stipends of Nation interns. The Daily Beast bought their spin.

Aug 7, 2013 / The Nation

WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose

WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose

Streaming live from June 20-23.

Jun 20, 2013 / The Nation

Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue

Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue

As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, Albanese explains why fixing the education system must begin with a commitment to early learning.

Jun 19, 2013 / The Nation

WATCH: Jeremy Scahill Uncovers US Dirty Wars Around the Globe

WATCH: Jeremy Scahill Uncovers US Dirty Wars Around the Globe WATCH: Jeremy Scahill Uncovers US Dirty Wars Around the Globe

How the world became a battlefield.

May 31, 2013 / The Nation

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, de Blasio gives his views on how to tackle economic inequality.

May 9, 2013 / The Nation

How Did These Five Lobbyists Become Congressional Staffers?

How Did These Five Lobbyists Become Congressional Staffers? How Did These Five Lobbyists Become Congressional Staffers?

Lobbyists are taking up top government positions—but not without receiving large bonus payments from their former firms to see them on their way.

May 6, 2013 / The Nation

‘Nation’ Notes ‘Nation’ Notes

Introducing Wen Stephenson

May 6, 2013 / The Nation

‘Dirty Wars’: A Look Into America’s Secret Killing Machine

‘Dirty Wars’: A Look Into America’s Secret Killing Machine ‘Dirty Wars’: A Look Into America’s Secret Killing Machine

In his film, Dirty Wars, Jeremy Scahill unveils America's extrajudicial, covert, transcontinental battlefield.

May 2, 2013 / The Nation

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