Lived History

Fidel Castro, 1926–2016

Fidel Castro, 1926–2016 Fidel Castro, 1926–2016

The Cuban revolutionary almost outlasted 11 US presidents.

Nov 26, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Stanley Sheinbaum McGovern Fundraiser

A Liberal Lion Remembered A Liberal Lion Remembered

Stanley Sheinbaum’s achievements were countless.

Nov 16, 2016 / Michele Willens

Tom Hayden El Salvador

Tom Hayden: Forever a Young Rebel Tom Hayden: Forever a Young Rebel

In Port Huron and Newark and Chicago and Sacramento, he was always searching for peace.

Nov 3, 2016 / Ricardo Alarcón

Tom Hayden UMichigan

Tom Hayden Remembered Tom Hayden Remembered

Personal recollections from Mike Davis, Dick Flacks, Phyllis Bennis, Mark Rudd, Victor Navasky, and many others.

Oct 26, 2016 / Various Contributors

Michael Ratner Was a Fearless Warrior for Justice—He Was Also My Beloved Uncle

Michael Ratner Was a Fearless Warrior for Justice—He Was Also My Beloved Uncle Michael Ratner Was a Fearless Warrior for Justice—He Was Also My Beloved Uncle

My relationship with Michael was entwined not only with questions of war, peace, and justice—but also with more intimate questions of family, aspirations, disappointments, anxiety,...

May 18, 2016 / Lizzy Ratner

Bogdan Denitch

Remembering Bogdan Denitch Remembering Bogdan Denitch

He is survived by countless young people who were inspired by his life and politics.

Apr 5, 2016 / Ian Williams

Grace Lee Boggs Was a True Radical

Grace Lee Boggs Was a True Radical Grace Lee Boggs Was a True Radical

The philosopher and activist knew there is still much work to be done to make life on this planet just.

Oct 7, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Julian Bond

What Julian Bond Taught Me What Julian Bond Taught Me

Freedom movements don’t just happen, they are made—and not by charismatic leaders, but by everyday people possessing great courage.

Aug 17, 2015 / Jeanne Theoharis

Julian Bond

Honor Julian Bond’s Legacy by Protecting Voting Rights Honor Julian Bond’s Legacy by Protecting Voting Rights

The civil rights leader helped pass the Voting Rights Act and fought for voting rights over five decades.

Aug 17, 2015 / Ari Berman

Farewell to Citizen Doctorow

Farewell to Citizen Doctorow Farewell to Citizen Doctorow

The novelist’s many essays in The Nation demonstrate his glittering style, eloquence, and firm moral vision.

Jul 23, 2015 / Richard Lingeman

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