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Feb 14, 2012 / The Nation

Occupy Harvard Occupies Lamont Library Occupy Harvard Occupies Lamont Library

The group intends to maintain a presence in the cafe until 10:00pm on Friday February 17th.

Feb 13, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/9) From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/9)

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

Feb 9, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

John Sifton: Why Do Drones Disturb Us?

John Sifton: Why Do Drones Disturb Us? John Sifton: Why Do Drones Disturb Us?

What makes drones so frightening to us now, when they have actually been around for decades?

Feb 9, 2012 / The Nation

Eyal Press: Refusing to Serve in Israel’s Occupation

Eyal Press: Refusing to Serve in Israel’s Occupation Eyal Press: Refusing to Serve in Israel’s Occupation

Eyal Press discusses his new book, Beautiful Souls, which tells of a young Israeli who struggles with the question of whether to serve in the occupied territories.

Feb 8, 2012 / The Nation

Anthony Arnove: Voices of a People’s History

Anthony Arnove: Voices of a People’s History Anthony Arnove: Voices of a People’s History

When words from the past come to life, they can influence and inspire the present.

Feb 3, 2012 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Anthony Arnove: The American Empire Anthony Arnove: The American Empire

Why are people drawn to the Occupy movement?

Feb 3, 2012 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Ari Berman: The GOP’s Redistricting Campaign Is Turning the South Red

Ari Berman: The GOP’s Redistricting Campaign Is Turning the South Red Ari Berman: The GOP’s Redistricting Campaign Is Turning the South Red

How a Republican strategy to control politics on a local level affects the entire nation—politically, socially and beyond.

Feb 2, 2012 / The Nation

Behind the Right’s War on Southern Voters

Behind the Right’s War on Southern Voters Behind the Right’s War on Southern Voters

In virtually every state in the South, at the Congressional and state level, Republicans—to protect and expand the electoral gains they made in 2010—have increased the…

Feb 2, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Madeline Ostrander: How Nebraskans Defeated the Keystone XL Pipeline

Madeline Ostrander: How Nebraskans Defeated the Keystone XL Pipeline Madeline Ostrander: How Nebraskans Defeated the Keystone XL Pipeline

The grassroots victory shows that concern for fundamental issues such as health and clean water transcends party politics.

Feb 2, 2012 / The Nation

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