Pete Seeger’s Top 10 Songs Pete Seeger’s Top 10 Songs
The legendary singer, songwriter, and activist was born 100 years ago today.
May 3, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg
Remembering Ramona Ripston, the ACLU Leader Who Reimagined Civil Liberties Remembering Ramona Ripston, the ACLU Leader Who Reimagined Civil Liberties
The executive director of the ACLU of Southern California for more than 40 years passed away in November at the age of 91.
Jan 28, 2019 / Danny Goldberg
In Memory of Jim Gilliam: Warrior, Brainiac, Friend In Memory of Jim Gilliam: Warrior, Brainiac, Friend
He left a lucrative career in tech to do something meaningful—and he sure did.
Nov 29, 2018 / Robert Greenwald
Remembering Barbara Harrell-Bond, a Fierce Advocate for Refugees Remembering Barbara Harrell-Bond, a Fierce Advocate for Refugees
She was a human bulldozer, an activist and scholar who believed that researchers must not remain impassive in the face of human-rights violations.
Nov 12, 2018 / Negar Azimi
Remembering Jesse Lemisch, Radical Historian Remembering Jesse Lemisch, Radical Historian
Jesse helped to pioneer history from below, which erupted in late 1960s and early 1970s as various social movements demanded power.
Sep 6, 2018 / Marcus Rediker
Paul Booth—Fighter, Strategist, and Visionary Labor Leader Paul Booth—Fighter, Strategist, and Visionary Labor Leader
Not everyone who emerged from the white-hot heat of the ’60s was able to survive. Paul Booth did much more than that.
Jan 19, 2018 / Si Kahn
Marcus Raskin: Farewell to a Prodigiously Beating Heart Marcus Raskin: Farewell to a Prodigiously Beating Heart
Above all, he gave us hope.
Dec 29, 2017 / Norman Birnbaum
Marc Raskin: Mentor to the World Marc Raskin: Mentor to the World
Always, Marc kept pushing for the “why” beneath the “what.” He taught me that good politics was rooted in serious philosophy.
Dec 27, 2017 / Rabbi Arthur Waskow
Farewell to Roger Wilkins, a Man of Honor in Tempestuous Times Farewell to Roger Wilkins, a Man of Honor in Tempestuous Times
The accomplished scholar and influential civil-rights leader pushed hard to open doors and knock down barriers. He was also my best friend.
Mar 30, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
Nat Hentoff, Freedom Fighter Nat Hentoff, Freedom Fighter
The legendary critic, who died recently at the age of 91, passionately defended freedom of expression in jazz, politics, and life.
Jan 9, 2017 / Richard Kreitner