Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley, a member of The Nation’s editorial board, is the author of more than 50 books, including the Easy Rawlins mystery series and the forthcoming Down the River Unto the Sea.

To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

I understand and share the anger of those who say “defund the police,” but our job in the political arena is to make a better world for everyone—even those we disagree with.

Nov 3, 2020 / Walter Mosley

Stack of newspapers

Fake News? It’s Nothing New to African Americans. Fake News? It’s Nothing New to African Americans.

Fixing it requires the public airwaves to reflect the nation’s true diversity.

Feb 16, 2018 / Walter Mosley

New Lanark

Utopia? Forget About It. Time for ‘Untopia.’ Utopia? Forget About It. Time for ‘Untopia.’

Striving for the perfect society has been the cause of great misery. We should embrace our imperfections.

Nov 4, 2016 / Editorial / Walter Mosley

Her Writing Knows Things About Us That Most of Us Will Never Imagine

Her Writing Knows Things About Us That Most of Us Will Never Imagine Her Writing Knows Things About Us That Most of Us Will Never Imagine

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the publication of Jessica Hagedorn’s groundbreaking novel Dogeaters.

Oct 30, 2015 / Walter Mosley

What Is It Like to Be Both Black and Jewish? What Is It Like to Be Both Black and Jewish?

I was aware not only of being hated but also of hating myself from two points of view in the same mind—a brand of self-hatred that identifies the me in you and hates you for ...

Sep 28, 2011 / Editorial / Walter Mosley

The Lesser Evil The Lesser Evil

Poverty and charity are two evils; charity is the lesser, but it is still evil.

Jun 3, 2010 / Editorial / Walter Mosley

Get Happy Get Happy

Americans deserve a government agency charged with fostering the pursuit of happiness.

Sep 16, 2009 / Feature / Walter Mosley

TransAfrica’s Tribute to Ruby Dee TransAfrica’s Tribute to Ruby Dee

"She is our elder and our sister and our daughter. We celebrate her as we celebrate the moon: our guide through the dark, dark night."

Dec 5, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Walter Mosley

Shouting Underwater Shouting Underwater

Two years ago, Katrina shed light on a harsh truth--we are all victims of a failed government.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Walter Mosley

King of Calypso King of Calypso

In praise of Harry Belafonte, on his eightieth birthday.

Mar 15, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Walter Mosley

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