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Can Democracy Survive Without Independent Media?

Can Democracy Survive Without Independent Media? Can Democracy Survive Without Independent Media?

The Nation commemorated its legacy as the oldest continuously published weekly magazine at this year's Tucson Festival of Books.

Apr 2, 2015 / Press Room

Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America

Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America

The flood of money into Washington has changed all that.

Apr 2, 2015 / The Nation

Katrina vanden Heuvel: A Commitment to Independence Keeps ‘The Nation’ Strong

Katrina vanden Heuvel: A Commitment to Independence Keeps ‘The Nation’ Strong Katrina vanden Heuvel: A Commitment to Independence Keeps ‘The Nation’ Strong

Katrina vanden Heuvel talks to Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez about The Nation’s 150-year legacy of independent journalism.

Apr 2, 2015 / Press Room

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem ‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

When it comes to the birds and the bees, LGBT Chinese students remain in the dark.

Apr 2, 2015 / Cole Delbyck

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

New “exceptions” to the country’s total ban on abortion are worthless in practice.

Apr 2, 2015 / Katha Pollitt

Indiana Governor Mike Pence

The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen

Needle exchange programs save lives. So why are they illegal in 23 states?

Apr 1, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Chris Hayes: Why We Need ‘The Nation’ Today

Chris Hayes: Why We Need ‘The Nation’ Today Chris Hayes: Why We Need ‘The Nation’ Today

MSNBC's Chris Hayes celebrates The Nation's 150th anniversary.

Apr 1, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Press Room

Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice

Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski Is a Profile in Cowardice

The most important coach in college basketball has decided to take a pass on whether he stands with the RFRA law that’s animating this year’s Final Four.

Apr 1, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government

Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government

The NSA is monitoring almost all of our international communications. This is a fundamental violation of First and Fourth Amendment rights.

Mar 31, 2015 / The Editors

Trevor Noah’s Tweets Are Awful and Sexist. Don’t Fire Him for Them.

Trevor Noah’s Tweets Are Awful and Sexist. Don’t Fire Him for Them. Trevor Noah’s Tweets Are Awful and Sexist. Don’t Fire Him for Them.

The best response to the new Daily Show host’s sexism would be to put more women in the writers’ room.

Mar 31, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg

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