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CLASSROOM PROGRAM
Designed for college and high school educators, The Nation Classroom offers a unique way to expand students’ knowledge of politics, current events and culture in a challenging format that encourages debate and diversity of opinion. The program features a FREE weekly teaching guide available for 24 weeks during the fall and spring semesters, with breaks during the summer and December holidays. The Nation Classroom also offers discounted education rates for bulk magazine subscriptions, individual student subscriptions, full digital access, pre-planned learning packs, archive access and reprint rights. Click here to learn more.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
For more than three decades, The Nation magazine has provided a practical and comprehensive intern program for college students and recent graduates interested in magazine journalism, publishing and politics. Interns, who work full-time in both New York City and Washington, DC, check facts, conduct research, evaluate manuscripts, assist with business functions and attend educational seminars, providing important support for both the print publication and TheNation.com. For more information, click here.
THE NATION CRUISE
This year's cruise—our 13th—will sail from September 26 to October 3, 2010, leaving from New York City. Destination: Bermuda. The goal? To exchange ideas on the state of the progressive world. To give all of us who know, care about, respect, support, publish, write and read The Nation a chance to meet, talk and socialize face-to-face, one-on-one. And to raise some badly needed funds for America's oldest weekly magazine. This year's speakers so far include Jeremy Scahill, Christopher Hayes, John Nichols, Calvin Trillin, Judy Collins, Jim Hightower, Jessica Valenti, Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Victor Navasky and Katrina vanden Heuvel. You'll find everything you need to know right here.
THE NATION PLATINUM REWARDS VISA CARD
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THE NATION SOCIAL NETWORK
The Nation sponsors its own social network, a community of Nation readers who gather to discuss and debate political issues and share activist strategies with like-minded people. The network features discussion forums, online chats, the ability to post photos and videos, and the option of creating your very own blog. Join the conversation at The Nation Social Network—here’s how.
THE NATION STUDENT WRITING CONTEST
The Nation sponsors an annual writing contest for both high school and college students. Each year we select five finalists and two winners—one from college, one from high school. Each winner is awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a Nation subscription. The winning essays are published The Nation magazine and featured at TheNation.com. The five finalists are awarded $200 each, and their entries are published online. The winning work demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship. Get details on this year's contest.
