Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley, a member of The Nation’s editorial board, is the author of more than 50 books, including the Easy Rawlins mystery series and the forthcoming Down the River Unto the Sea.

The Sounds of Silence The Sounds of Silence

Voting is a privilege and a responsibility that every American bears. Allowing prisoners to vote will keep us honest.

Jan 29, 2007 / Walter Mosley

Show Me the Money Show Me the Money

A man can be rich, but only a nation can be wealthy. And if anyone suffers from poverty, our whole country bears the shame.

Dec 6, 2006 / Walter Mosley

Cultural Famine: A Cycle Cultural Famine: A Cycle

Famine is at its worst when people waste away and die. But there is another kind of famine: the death of the human soul--the emptiness and senseless cynicism in this country that h...

Oct 8, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Walter Mosley

A New Black Power A New Black Power

It's time to transform the two-party system into something more equitable by introducing smaller political groups based on special interests: Consider the power of a black voting b...

Feb 8, 2006 / Feature / Walter Mosley

An African-American Appeal for Peace An African-American Appeal for Peace

It's time to come up with a new notion of civil rights and peaceful negotiation.

Jan 9, 2003 / Feature / Walter Mosley

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