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John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back

John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back

The difference between rich and poor is stunting economic growth, the mayoral candidate says.

Apr 29, 2013 / The Nation

WATCH: The 2013 Ridenhour Prizes

WATCH: The 2013 Ridenhour Prizes WATCH: The 2013 Ridenhour Prizes

The annual Ridenhour Prizes recognize acts of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society.

Apr 24, 2013 / The Nation

SPECIAL ISSUE: The Gilded City—Bloomberg’s New York

SPECIAL ISSUE: The Gilded City—Bloomberg’s New York SPECIAL ISSUE: The Gilded City—Bloomberg’s New York

From Wall Street to Brownsville, inside Bloomberg's New York.

Apr 18, 2013 / The Nation

The Gilded City The Gilded City

Struggling to survive in Bloomberg’s New York.

Apr 9, 2013 / The Nation

Noam Chomsky: If Nuclear War Doesn’t Get Us, Climate Change Will

Noam Chomsky: If Nuclear War Doesn’t Get Us, Climate Change Will Noam Chomsky: If Nuclear War Doesn’t Get Us, Climate Change Will

The growing threats of nuclear war and environmental catastrophe make it hard to bet on the survival of our species.

Mar 28, 2013 / On The Earth Productions and The Nation

‘The Nation’ on Hugo Chávez

‘The Nation’ on Hugo Chávez ‘The Nation’ on Hugo Chávez

A collection of The Nation’s reporting and opinion on the Venezuelan president, who died on March 5 at the age of 58.

Mar 5, 2013 / The Nation

Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It?

Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It? Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It?

What's next for early childhood education? The Nation's Bryce Covert talks with Dana Goldstein and Melissa Lazarín about the policy and politics of universal preschool.

Feb 20, 2013 / The Nation

Will Congress Deliver on Immigration Reform?

Will Congress Deliver on Immigration Reform? Will Congress Deliver on Immigration Reform?

What can we expect from comprehensive immigration reform? In this Nation Conversation, Aura Bogado breaks down the range of possibilities for America's undocumented.

Feb 8, 2013 / The Nation

Watch the State of the Union with The Nation!

Watch the State of the Union with The Nation! Watch the State of the Union with The Nation!

On Tuesday, February 12, at 9 PM, join Nation writers and editors for live fact-checking and analysis during the President's 2013 State of the Union address.

Feb 7, 2013 / The Nation

Ten Things to End Rape Culture

Ten Things to End Rape Culture Ten Things to End Rape Culture

Rape culture exists because we don't believe it does. Here's how to empower men and women to change the status quo.

Feb 4, 2013 / The Nation

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