Pete Seeger and the revolutionary power of song
The world is mourning the death of Pete Seeger, the lanky folksinger with a banjo, who proved in his 94 years the awesome power of song as a force for revolutionary change.
Carter Camp, warrior for Native rights, dies at 72
After decades of struggle, Camp died Dec. 27, 2013 on tribal land in White Eagle, Okla. He was 72.
Vietnamese leader Vo Nguyen Giap dies at 102
He passed away from old age on Friday October 4 at Military Hospital 108, where he had been living for several years.
Henri Alleg, 1921 to 2013: Exposed French torture in Algeria
Few U.S. readers know who he was and what he contributed, but his story should be told, because he was a true hero of the struggle against state violence.
Toshi Seeger, mother, activist, filmmaker, dies at 91
The wife of Pete Seeger passed away overnight on July 9th. She was a mother, organizer, activist, filmmaker, and essential part of her husband's work.
Remembering Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman
"A true metal master, he gave energy and excitement to millions, and will continue to."
CLUW co-founding officer Elinor Glenn dies at 98
"Her leadership, strength and wisdom contributed to CLUW's growth and will inspire young leaders in the future."
Rest in peace, Richie Havens
By the time Havens opened the legendary Woodstock concert of 1968, he was a major player in the counter-culture firmament.
Activist Caroli Mullen dies in Baltimore
Caroli Mullen, a life-long activist for peace and civil rights, died March 8 in Baltimore after a two-year bout with cancer.
Margrit Pittman: 1919-2013
Margrit Pittman, a working class journalist and lifelong advocate of world peace, equality, and socialism died Feb. 4 in New York City. She was 93.
