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I Write Obituaries For The New York Times. Memorializing People In A Pandemic Feels Like A Different Assignment
In 100 years, these small COVID narratives will be historical documents testifying to the magnitude of this tragedy, writes Glenn Rifkin.
Once His Attitude About His Future Changed, Travis Roy Never Looked Back
Despite all he had suffered, Travis felt lucky and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the less fortunate. That was his nature, writes E. M. Swift.
'Always Humble, Always Committed': Remembering SJC Chief Justice Ralph Gants
There was so much more he wanted to do, writes Radha Natarajan, head of the New England Innocence Project.
'A Clear Example Of How To Behave': Deval Patrick Remembers John Lewis
Congressman Lewis showed us how to push America closer to her ideals, writes Governor Deval Patrick. As a fellow civil rights warrior, as a Black man, and as an American,...
John Prine Made Me Want To Be A Songwriter
Before I discovered Prine, writes Grammy-nominated artist Alastair Moock, I didn't know you could do that with words. Be funny and sad and mystical all at the same time.
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George H.W. Bush's Legacy Of Restraint
The scope of President Bush’s lifelong public service was breathtaking, writes John Sivolella.
Remembering John McCain's Unapologetic Message To America
America has lost one of the most tireless advocates for its soul, writes Andrew Carleen.
Spirit In The Dark: Everyone Has An Aretha Story — This Is Mine
As I waited, a woman in sunglasses and a floor-length, white fur coat appeared, sat down at the piano, and began to play.
Goodbye, Philip Roth
The late, great author saw both sides of life -- its existential dread and the absolute silliness of it all.
Philip Roth Tried To Warn Us
Like all great works of literature, “The Plot Against America” has become more and more prescient as the years pass -- and ever more terrifying to read.
Tom Wolfe And The Search For The Real
His stories were alive on the page and because of this, writes John J. Winters, they will retain a powerful resonance long after we’re all gone.
Up In The Rare Air: Class With Derek Walcott
A former student of the late poet and playwright, who died Friday at the age of 87, recalls the Nobel laureate's "brilliant terror."
Hats Off: Remembering Mary Tyler Moore
I loved Lucy, writes Julie Wittes Schlack, but I wanted to be Mary. An appreciation of the iconic actress, who died Wednesday at the age of 80.
Remembering Nat Hentoff, A 20th Century Liberal Lion
Look for his columns and criticism, writes Wendy Kaminer. Read his books. Remember him.
One Of The Greats, Gone: An Appreciation Of Gwen Ifill
A tribute to the trailblazing journalist and host of the PBS Newshour who died Monday at the age of 61.
In Golf As In Life, Arnold Palmer Changed The Game
A King who truly was a man of the people, E.M. Swift writes, we shall not see his like again.
Remembering Elie Wiesel, Who Lived To Tell So That We Would Not Forget
Six million of our souls went up over Europe during the Holocaust. With "Night," Elie Wiesel returned to us one slim, howling tribute testifying to the fact of their existence.
Reporter's Notebook: Covering Muhammad Ali When He Was King
As a young journalist, R. B. Scott spent more than a week with the champ in 1974.
The Vast And Glittering World Inside Him: Remembering Prince
Prince's ecstatic music breathed life into us all.
For Bud Collins, Tennis Was A Way Of Life
Collins lived and breathed the game and his enthusiasm was infectious.