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Peace Is Breaking Out Among Salvadoran Gang Members Peace Is Breaking Out Among Salvadoran Gang Members

An estimated 500 lives have been saved since March in a peace process launched by imprisoned Salvadoran gang members.

May 14, 2012 / Tom Hayden

‘Drones, Missiles and Gunships, Oh My!’ Welcome to the 2012 London Olympics ‘Drones, Missiles and Gunships, Oh My!’ Welcome to the 2012 London Olympics

The 2012 London Olympics: It's not a war zone—it just looks like one.

May 14, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Gay Donors and the Democrats Gay Donors and the Democrats

How much of an impact will gay donors have in the upcoming presidential election?

May 14, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

The Continuous Evolution of Marriage The Continuous Evolution of Marriage

Is traditional marriage really as “traditional” as opponents of gay marriage like to say it is?

May 14, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

Lessons in Disloyalty: Eduardo Saverin and the Facebook IPO

Lessons in Disloyalty: Eduardo Saverin and the Facebook IPO Lessons in Disloyalty: Eduardo Saverin and the Facebook IPO

The largest IPO in history serves us lessons in what it means to love your country. 

May 14, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue

Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online? Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online?

Conservatives mocked “The Life of Julia,” but it is more advanced than Romney's Website. Does that matter?

May 13, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut

Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut

Why Romney’s bullying past is so chilling today.

May 13, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan

No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters

The math doesn’t add up. It shouldn't cost Obama votes—and it won’t.

May 11, 2012 / Mychal Denzel Smith

As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’ As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’

Whoever takes the helm at NARAL have to face intractable political realities. But will she also seek to develop for the movement a vision of what should be, not just what is?

May 11, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas

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

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