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The State of the Obama Coalition in 2012: Live Chat with Van Jones and Ari Berman The State of the Obama Coalition in 2012: Live Chat with Van Jones and Ari Berman

Join us on Friday, June 1st for a live discussion with Van Jones and Ari Berman on the state of the Obama coalition in 2012.

May 24, 2012 / The Nation

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’ Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Why is the Vatican cracking down on the Leadership Conference of Women Religious?

May 24, 2012 / The Nation

BU Speaker’s Plea: Vote, Speak Out, Organize

BU Speaker’s Plea: Vote, Speak Out, Organize BU Speaker’s Plea: Vote, Speak Out, Organize

Your civic obligation has begun, Judge Sandra Lynch tells BU grads.

May 21, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Transcript: Live Chat on Testing and Education Reform Transcript: Live Chat on Testing and Education Reform

Transcript of our Live Chat on Testing and Education Reform featuring Dana Goldstein and teachers Mark Anderson and Tara Brancato.

May 21, 2012 / The Nation

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/16/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/16/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

May 18, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit

Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit

Several cities in the United States, including Chicago, prepare for upcoming protests and major conventions with unprecedented levels of security.

May 17, 2012 / The Nation

Nation Open Thread Nation Open Thread

A space for our readers to pass along tips, promote their own work or just chat amongst themselves.

May 14, 2012 / The Nation

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/9/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/9/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

May 11, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls

Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls

You may have never heard of True the Vote, but the organization has major plans for upcoming elections across the country.

May 10, 2012 / The Nation

Join Our Live Chat on Testing and Education Reform! Join Our Live Chat on Testing and Education Reform!

On May 17th at 5pm, Nation readers are invited to participate in a live chat on the role of testing in education reform with writer Dana Goldstein, teacher and blogger Mark Anderso...

May 10, 2012 / The Nation

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