New Nation (United States)

The paper served as a de facto national organ of the nationwide network of Nationalist Clubs and expounded upon their activities and political ideas, which derived from the best-selling 1888 novel Looking Backward.

It was estimated by one prominent participant, Boston journalist Cyrus Field Willard, that by the end of 1889 some 50 newspapers existed which could be counted as supporting this growing national movement, which in the states of the Northeast and California came to resemble a mainstream political fad.

[1] Despite its leading place in the movement, The Nationalist proved to be financially unsuccessful, however, and in 1890 it was suggested to Bellamy by the Boston club that he take over the editorial helm of the magazine.

[4] Bellamy assumed the role of editor and publisher, with Henry R. Legate of the Second Nationalist Club of Boston his assistant and Amherst College graduate Mason Green the publication's initial business manager.

[6] Although it was designed to reach and appeal to a large general audience, The New Nation was unsuccessful in gaining a mass readership, with the publication probably never exceeding 8,000 copies in circulation.

"[7] Bellamy continue to reside in his small hometown of Chicopee Falls, making the commute to Boston each week to work on the newspaper, which occupied his hours from Wednesday through Saturday.