Obituary

Charles S.

The Giants of Local Journalism Are Not Being Replaced The Giants of Local Journalism Are Not Being Replaced

There will never be another reporter like Chuck Johnson, and democracy will suffer for it.

Apr 3, 2023 / Obituary / Kathleen McLaughlin

Victor Navasky looks at the camera wearing green knit tie and suit.

Remembering the “Placatory and Principled” Victor Navasky Remembering the “Placatory and Principled” Victor Navasky

Colleagues pay tribute to the former editor and publisher of The Nation.

Jan 30, 2023 / Obituary / Elizabeth Pochoda, Calvin Trillin, and Richard Lingeman

Victor Navasky speaking on stage

Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius

The Nation’s former publisher remembers his former partner and lifelong friend.

Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / Hamilton Fish

Victor Navasky at the Atlantic Monthly State of the Union Dinner

Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World Victor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World

A brief note on a 40-year apprenticeship.

Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / D.D. Guttenplan

Victor Navasky in 1962.

Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023 Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023

Editor of The Nation, 1978–1995; editorial director and publisher, 1995–2005.

Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / Kai Bird

Victor Navasky and former editor in chief of Radar magazine Maer Roshan

One “Nation” Under Victor One “Nation” Under Victor

Remembering Victor S. Navasky.

Jan 26, 2023 / Obituary / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Victor Navasky

Victor Navasky, Campaign Manager Victor Navasky, Campaign Manager

One of the former Nation editor and publisher’s greatest escapades came in 1974, when he ran former attorney general Ramsey Clark’s bid for the US Senate.

Jan 26, 2023 / Obituary / John Nichols

Victor Navasky Recognized the Power of Cartooning

Victor Navasky Recognized the Power of Cartooning Victor Navasky Recognized the Power of Cartooning

The former Nation editor and publisher’s book The Art of Controversy prods what gives political cartoons the power to excite violent passion.

Jan 25, 2023 / Obituary / Jeet Heer

Norman Fruchter by the ocean.

Norman Fruchter Was a Giant in the Fight for Education Equity Norman Fruchter Was a Giant in the Fight for Education Equity

Fruchter, who passed away recently, was also a key figure in the New Left on both sides of the Atlantic.

Jan 13, 2023 / Obituary / Alix Kates Shulman

A panel from Love That Bunch, by Aline Kominsky-Crumb

The Queen of Candor: Aline Kominsky-Crumb 1948–2022 The Queen of Candor: Aline Kominsky-Crumb 1948–2022

Her fearless autobiographical stories revolutionized cartooning.

Dec 5, 2022 / Obituary / Jeet Heer

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