The Democratic Paintbrush of Lucian Freud The Democratic Paintbrush of Lucian Freud
Freud made the case through his art that no body type inherently possesses more capacity to compel than another.
Aug 1, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Margaret Spillane
Remembering Andrew Boyd Remembering Andrew Boyd
Andrew Boyd was a prolific journalist and popular historian who for decades enlivened the Belfast writing scene with his trenchant opinions and researches into the city's history a...
Jul 20, 2011 / David McKittrick
John Mackey: The Death of a Football and Union Legend John Mackey: The Death of a Football and Union Legend
Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey has a legacy that truly transcends his sport.
Jul 7, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Remembering E.M. Broner Remembering E.M. Broner
A tribute to the writer, feminist and modern-day matriarch.
Jun 27, 2011 / Lizzy Ratner
Remembering Clara Luper Remembering Clara Luper
Luper’s courage at a young age helped change the course of race relations in Oklahoma City.
Jun 10, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Slide Show: A Gil Scott-Heron Retrospective Slide Show: A Gil Scott-Heron Retrospective
Gil Scott-Heron was a pioneering poet and musician. His unique musical fusion of jazz, blues, rap, funk, and soul was captivating and his radical political vision was transformativ…
Jun 9, 2011 / Books & the Arts / The Nation
RIP Jack Kevorkian: Pioneer, Zealot, Dramatic Foil RIP Jack Kevorkian: Pioneer, Zealot, Dramatic Foil
We often need a crazy-genius-zealot to wake us up. Jack Kevorkian played that part well.
Jun 3, 2011 / Scott Swenson
Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution
Real revolutions will never be televised. But the man who told us that revolutionized music and movements.
May 29, 2011 / John Nichols
Remembering Gil Scott-Heron Remembering Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron's political legacy was vast and his connections to social movements deep.
May 28, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg
Remembering Kate Swift Remembering Kate Swift
Kate Swift's generous legacy to the world includes both her revolutionary influence on language as well as her prolific social activism.
May 20, 2011 / Rosalie Maggio