Fidel Castro, 1926–2016 Fidel Castro, 1926–2016
The Cuban revolutionary almost outlasted 11 US presidents.
Nov 26, 2016 / From the Archive / Greg Grandin
A Liberal Lion Remembered A Liberal Lion Remembered
Stanley Sheinbaum’s achievements were countless.
Nov 16, 2016 / Lived History / Michele Willens
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 / Lived History / Ricardo Alarcón
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 / Editorial / 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
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 / Lived History / Lizzy Ratner
Remembering Bogdan Denitch Remembering Bogdan Denitch
He is survived by countless young people who were inspired by his life and politics.
Apr 5, 2016 / Lived History / Ian Williams
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 / Lived History / Michelle Chen
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 / Lived History / Jeanne Theoharis
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 / Lived History / Ari Berman
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 / Lived History / Richard Lingeman