Danny Schechter, Prince of the American Left Danny Schechter, Prince of the American Left
“Danny Schechter News Dissector” set the precedent for media understanding in the modern age.
Mar 23, 2015 / Dan Simon
Remembering Ernest Sternglass Remembering Ernest Sternglass
The first scientist to put a number on US nuclear deaths dies at 91.
Mar 10, 2015 / Joseph J. Mangano
Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics
Few stars campaigned harder for the anti-war candidate’s 1972 presidential bid.
Mar 2, 2015 / John Nichols
The Passing of Three Interconnected Icons: Earl Lloyd, Minnie Minoso and Anthony Mason The Passing of Three Interconnected Icons: Earl Lloyd, Minnie Minoso and Anthony Mason
The last week has seen the deaths of three sports trailblazers who in different ways brought us all closer together.
Mar 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Why We’ll Remember Lesley Gore Why We’ll Remember Lesley Gore
The ’60s crooner was a pioneer for women’s and LGBT rights in the entertainment industry and for social justice everywhere.
Feb 19, 2015 / Peter Rothberg
Remembering Bob Simon Remembering Bob Simon
Longtime CBS News correspondent Bob Simon died in a car accident at 73.
Feb 13, 2015 / Betty Medsger
David Carr Was Our Guide Through a ‘Dead-Bang Ugly’ Media Moment David Carr Was Our Guide Through a ‘Dead-Bang Ugly’ Media Moment
The New York Times columnist championed journalism and humanity.
Feb 13, 2015 / John Nichols
Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist
Dean Smith will be remembered for his legendary coaching career. He should also be remembered for taking unpopular stands for social justice.
Feb 9, 2015 / Dave Zirin
How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner
“Rights can be won, and rights can be taken away. Achievements are always vulnerable.”
Feb 3, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Mike Konczal
Remembering Robert White Remembering Robert White
Fired by Nixon, reprimanded by Kissinger, and dismissed by Haig, tireless defender of human rights in Latin America, Robert White, dies at 88.
Jan 22, 2015 / William M. LeoGrande