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Principled. Progressive. The Nation speaks truth to power to build a more just society. Home to tenacious muckraking, provocative commentary, and spirited debate about politics and culture, The Nation empowers readers to fight for justice and equality for all. By providing a deeper understanding of the world as it is—and as it could be—we drive bold ideas into the conversation and ignite debates far beyond our pages. We believe in intellectual freedom. We value facts and transparency. We argue that dissent is patriotic and we hold the powerful to account, no matter their political persuasion. We raise up the promise of a radical tomorrow while we agitate for meaningful change today. Above all, we aspire to galvanize a more informed public—one equipped with a more profound understanding of events, ideas, and history. Founded by abolitionists in 1865, we’ve long believed that independent journalism has the capacity to bring about a more democratic and equitable world. Our writers shift paradigms and open minds. Our deep investigative reporting launches congressional hearings, forces policy change, and shapes news cycles. Instigating progress: It’s not only our legacy, it’s our continued commitment to future generations of torchbearers.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1865

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication	Electronic Publication	Published 30 x per year.
Print Publication	Print Publication	Published 30 x per year.

Nonfiction Open

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans.

Lengths:

Article Article	1,500 - 6,000 words.
Essay Essay	Up to 750 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Economics, Nature/Environment, Politics/Political Science, Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues), Society/Culture (General, Current events, Social issues).

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Poetry Open

The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem

No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Nature/Environment (Environmental issues), Politics/Political Science, Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues), Society/Culture (General, Current events, Social issues).

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.
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Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Poetry Publishers in our database.

Accuracy	We have received 54 reports from 50 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported	66 min \| 272.0 mean avg \| 237.5 median \| 818 max days (132.0 std dev)
Responses	79.63 %
Acceptances	0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet.
Rejections	79.63 % (254.4 avg. days per rejection) \| 4.7 % personal, 44.2 % form, 51.2 % unspecified
Non-Responses	20.37 %
Lost/Returned	-
Never Responded	12.96 % (456.4 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals	7.41 % (139.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending	40 responses are pending (6 min \| 180.3 mean avg \| 146.5 median \| 526 max days waiting \| 126.7 std dev) from 40 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 06 May 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Oct 2023.

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Dates

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2023
Last Audited: 12 Dec 2023. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 30 May 2006

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