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President Obama: Forgive Student Loan Debt President Obama: Forgive Student Loan Debt

This one move by the White House could stimulate the economy and usher in a new era of innovation, entrepreneurship and prosperity.

Sep 27, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (9/23/11) Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (9/23/11)

 This week, Nation interns selected a wide range of undercovered yet important stories from media across the globe. 

Sep 23, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Anna Lappé on the Global Food Movement

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Anna Lappé on the Global Food Movement Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Anna Lappé on the Global Food Movement

It's been forty years since food activism became a global phenomenon, and the social and environmental goals of the movement are more pressing than ever.

Sep 23, 2011 / The Nation

Ariel Dorfman’s Message to Youth Who Want Change

Ariel Dorfman’s Message to Youth Who Want Change Ariel Dorfman’s Message to Youth Who Want Change

The storied author and human-rights activist offers both inspiration and a challenge to young activists today.

Sep 22, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Twin Legacies: The World Trade Center and Manhattan’s Development

Twin Legacies: The World Trade Center and Manhattan’s Development Twin Legacies: The World Trade Center and Manhattan’s Development

The World Trade Center paved over a patchwork of industrial docks and community businesses to become a planned community catering to high finance.

Sep 22, 2011 / Books & the Arts / The Nation and Francis Reynolds

Twin Legacies: The World Trade Center and Manhattan’s Development Twin Legacies: The World Trade Center and Manhattan’s Development

The World Trade Center paved over a patchwork of industrial docks and community businesses to become a planned community catering to high finance.

Sep 22, 2011 / The Nation and Francis Reynolds

Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy

Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy

Why is one of the leading Republican candidates for president trying to stop the direct election of senators?

Sep 21, 2011 / The Nation

Howard University Protest in Support of Troy Davis

Howard University Protest in Support of Troy Davis Howard University Protest in Support of Troy Davis

Student involvement in the Troy Davis case has been especially strong.

Sep 20, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement

Twelve major events in the evolution of the food movement.

Sep 17, 2011 / The Nation

Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement

Twelve major events in the evolution of the food movement.

Sep 17, 2011 / The Nation

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