This year, the magazine is looking for original, thoughtful student voices to answer this question in 800 words: It's clear that the political system in the US isn't working for many. If you had to pick one root cause underlying our broken politics, what would it be and why?
The Nation will select ten finalists and two winners total. Each winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a lifetime Nation subscription. The five finalists will be awarded $200 each and subscriptions. Entries will be accepted through Saturday, June 30, 2013.
The contest is open to all matriculating high school students and undergraduates at US schools, colleges and universities as well as those receiving high school or college degrees in 2013. Submissions and questions can be e-mailed to studentprize@thenation.com.
