Russell Means: Fighter and Patriot Russell Means: Fighter and Patriot
A powerful figure committed to the struggle against colonialism, Means was a relentless advocate of American Indian rights and of indigenous people worldwide.
Oct 24, 2012 / Rosamund Hunter
Remember and Thank George McGovern Remember and Thank George McGovern
The Democrats and historians threw George McGovern under the bus. Now it is time for his resurrection, in a search for history’s lessons.
Oct 23, 2012 / Tom Hayden
Remembering Russell Means Remembering Russell Means
Russell was a reminder that the wars against indigenous people, and the conquest of their resources, are far from over, and that we cannot be fully human until remorse with our eye...
Oct 23, 2012 / Tom Hayden
George McGovern, the Last Honest Democrat George McGovern, the Last Honest Democrat
His landslide defeat in 1972 taught a generation of aspiring young Democrats not to try that again—and they didn’t.
Oct 22, 2012 / William Greider
George McGovern, the ‘Atticus Finch’ of American Politics George McGovern, the ‘Atticus Finch’ of American Politics
Senator McGovern spoke the truth, especially when it was uncomfortable.
Oct 22, 2012 / Rep. Jim McGovern
George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller
The presidential nominee and Nation contributor never wavered in speaking out against war, poverty and human rights abuses.
Oct 22, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Lennon and George McGovern: Another Side of the 1972 Campaign John Lennon and George McGovern: Another Side of the 1972 Campaign
The McGovern campaign marked a turning point in many lives, including John Lennon’s.
Oct 22, 2012 / Jon Wiener
George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism
Dead at age 90, the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee embraced and inspired the struggle for peace and economic and social justice.
Oct 21, 2012 / John Nichols
Remembering Eric Hobsbawm, Historian for Social Justice Remembering Eric Hobsbawm, Historian for Social Justice
Hobsbawm’s life and writings will long serve as an inspiration to those who believe that a knowledge of history is essential to working for a better world.
Oct 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Remembering Barry Commoner Remembering Barry Commoner
Called the “Paul Revere of ecology,” Barry Commoner followed Rachel Carson as America’s most prominent modern environmentalist.
Oct 1, 2012 / Peter Dreier