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Radio War Nerd Episode 76 — Robert Parry on Lost History and the Death of US Journalism
The War Nerd’s interview with guest, journalist and author Robert Parry, one of the original crusading investigative journalists who broke the Iran-Contra and Contra-cocaine stories in the 80s, the October Surprise— and experienced first-hand the crushing of independent investigative journalism from Reagan through today. Starts at 33:30. (Mar. 20, 2017)
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The Emperor Robeson
It is hard to find anyone under fifty who has the slightest idea who Paul Robeson is, or what he was, which is astonishing—as a singer, of course, and as an actor, his work is of the highest order. But his significance as an emblematic figure is even greater, crucial to an understanding of the American twentieth century. By Simon Callow.
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Robert Parry’s Legacy and the Future of Consortiumnews
Robert Parry, editor and publisher of Consortiumnews.com, died peacefully Saturday evening. In this tribute, his son Nat Parry describes Robert's unwavering commitment to independent journalism.
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We’re Here Because We’re Here
Jeremy Deller
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RIP Marc Raskin, Who Connected the Dots Between Inequality and War
The late IPS co-founder consistently connected the dots between America’s military adventures overseas and economic and racial injustice at home. By Sarah Anderson. (Jan. 4, 2018)
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Dick Gregory, Legendary Comic, Put Civil Rights Above All Else
He chose standing up for black people over stand-up. By Adrian Nicole LeBlanc.
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‘High-status’ portrait of bearded woman bought by Wellcome Collection
Science and medical foundation identifies condition as rare congenital endocrine condition known as Ambras Syndrome. By Maev Kennedy.
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Bill Moyers Remembers the Day FDR Died
Sixty-nine years ago, on April 12, 1945, just weeks into his fourth term of office, President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away. Many Americans had known no other president. Bill, an 11-year-old growing up in Texas, reflects on his father’s reaction to the death of the man who led his nation through the Great Depression and World War II.
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Such a Stoic
Seneca is revered as a Stoic philosopher—but he was devoted to money and power, and worked as a fixer for Nero. Elizabeth Kolbert weighs the evidence.(Feb. 22, 2015)
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How Josephine Baker Went From Homeless Street Performer to International Superstar, French Resistance Fighter and Civil Rights Hero
There has maybe never been a better time to critically examine the granting of special privileges to people for their talent, personality, or wealth. Yet, for all the harm wrought by fame, there have always been celebrities who use the power for good. By Josh Jones.
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Hail Cicero, a Death and Afterlife
He couldn’t save the Roman republic, but his writing crossed centuries to help inspire ours. By E.J. Hutchinson.
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The Unending Pleasures of Jenny Diski
The worst thing you can say about personal essayists is that they lack a personality. It’s the opposite with Diski. By Christian Lorentzen.
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Legendary Logo Designer Ivan Chermayeff Dies
The graphic designer and corporate branding pioneer created iconic logos for Pan Am, the Smithsonian, and more. By Diana Budds.
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How Philippa Foot set her mind against prevailing moral philosophy
Philippa Foot was one of a group of brilliant women philosophers who swam against the tide of 20th-century moral thought. By Nakul Krishna.
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Little House, Small Government
How Laura Ingalls Wilder’s frontier vision of freedom and survival lives on in Trump’s America. By Vivian Gornick.
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Zimbabwe: Five lessons from Uncle Bob
What Robert Mugabe’s long and eventful life can teach us. By Elsie Eyakuze.
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John Raines, 84, Who Evaded Capture in an F.B.I. Break-in, Dies
Dr. Raines and his wife were among the antiwar protesters who broke into a field office in 1971 and stole hundreds of files, which they gave to journalists. By Sam Roberts.
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Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson
An Interview with Prop Anon by R.U. Sirius.
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The Death of Edward Herman
We need a new 'Manufacturing Consent.' By Matt Taibbi.
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Happy birthday Kierkegaard, we need you now
He is the dramatic thunderstorm at the heart of philosophy and his provocation is more valuable than ever. By Julian Baggini.
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