Peniel E. Joseph is Professor of History at Tufts University and the author of Stokely: A Life. About the book:  Stokely Carmichael, the charismatic and controversial black activist, stepped onto the pages of history when he called for “Black Power” during a speech one Mississippi night in 1966. A firebrand who straddled both the American … Continued


A discussion with Jonathan Tassini, former  president of the National Writers Union, publisher of the Working Life blog and podcast – and the author of many books, the latest of which is a collection of speeches and writing by Bernie Sanders called The Essential Bernie Sanders: and his Vision for America. Click Here to Donate … Continued


Richard Glossip Granted Two-Week Stay of Execution, Hours Before He Was Slated to Die; GOP Debate: As Fiorina Calls for More Arms to Middle East, Paul Warns Against Military Intervention; “Kids Who Had Privilege, Like You Do, Don’t Go to Jail”: Rand Paul & Jeb Bush Debate Drug War; Who Was the Worst CEO?: David … Continued


The documentary film “The United States of Amnesia” reflects on the remarkable life and enduring work of the brilliant writer, wit, and public intellectual Gore Vidal — from his upper class origins, groundbreaking novels, forays into Hollywood, excoriating debates with conservative pundit William Buckley, literary feuds, and trenchant writings on American empire. Click Here to … Continued