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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Jesse Helms is not dead Jesse Helms is not dead
His politics and his methods live on -- among liberals as well as conservatives.
By Michael Lind Jul 11, 2008
Controversy brewing over King statue Controversy brewing over King statue
A fight over a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. isn't just about the memorial -- it's about his whole legacy.
Alex Koppelman May 21, 2008
How 1968 changed Hillary How 1968 changed Hillary
The former Goldwater Girl became a member of the Democratic Party's new vanguard. But that's not how many liberals see her today.
By Edward McClelland Apr 8, 2008
Quote of the day Quote of the day
On the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John McCain tries to apologize for voting against the King holiday.
Alex Koppelman Apr 4, 2008
Change beyond the ballot Change beyond the ballot
Primary season sure is exciting, but history tells us that you can't just vote for change.
By Laura Flanders Feb 8, 2008
Why I defend "terrorists" Why I defend "terrorists"
An open letter to Cully Stimson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs, from a lawyer representing five men at Guantánamo.
By Anant Raut Jan 17, 2007
"Dr. Meth King"? "Dr. Meth King"?
President Bush honors MLK. Or at least tried to.
By David Puner Nov 16, 2006
Unquiet Americans Unquiet Americans
Greil Marcus searches for the prophetic voices of America and finds them in Abraham Lincoln, David Lynch and Riot Grrrl bands of the '90s.
By J. Gabriel Boylan Oct 12, 2006
A history of nonviolence A history of nonviolence
The author of "Cod" suggests that the world's most dangerous idea could have derailed the American Revolution, the Civil War and possibly even World War II.
By Mark Engler Sep 13, 2006
Coretta and Hillary, not yet free Coretta and Hillary, not yet free
Both women got under men's skins in a peculiar way. And sadly, both of their legacies are likely to be marred by the actions of their husbands.
By Diane McWhorter Feb 10, 2006
What would King have said? What would King have said?
The right rages about politics at the funeral for Coretta Scott King. It's a little late for that.
Tim Grieve Feb 8, 2006
Conservatives and the King funeral: Who's "classless" now? Conservatives and the King funeral: Who's "classless" now?
Rush Limbaugh's play-by-play: "Sperm banks" and "Astroturf."
Tim Grieve Feb 8, 2006
King's lost dream King's lost dream
The final volume of Taylor Branch's magisterial biography shows how Martin Luther King Jr. reached out to his enemies. His example should shame the shrill partisans on both sides of our poisonous cultural divide.
By Charles Taylor Feb 1, 2006
God doesn't take sides God doesn't take sides
How do I reconcile my faith with that of the spiritual hysterics in the White House? Easy. I don't even try.
By Anne Lamott Apr 27, 2005
The most liberal president of the 20th century The most liberal president of the 20th century
Nick Kotz's new book about the civil right years argues convincingly that the true hero of the American left is LBJ.
By Charles Taylor Feb 2, 2005
King vs. King King vs. King
Sadly, one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughters lent her name to the anti-gay rights movement. Her father never would have.
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Dec 13, 2004
Defining "democracy" down
What right does the United States have to tell the Iraqi people that they cannot be allowed to rule themselves?
By Robert Scheer Jan 21, 2004
"Letter From a Birmingham Jail" "Letter From a Birmingham Jail"
The power of Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights call-to-arms comes from watching a great man grapple with the possibility that he's wrong.
By Joan Walsh Aug 19, 2003
"Horrible" speaker, great speech "Horrible" speaker, great speech
An expert on great speakers says President Bush is among the worst ever, but on Tuesday night, he tapped into his inner Clinton.
By Edward W. Lempinen Jan 30, 2003
Bush's bogus "reverse racism" charge
How does a guy whose pedigree opened doors all the way to the White House get away with pretending to believe in meritocracy?
By Robert Scheer Jan 23, 2003
Across the great divide Across the great divide
I'm a baby boomer, but I'm not burned out. And I wanted to find out how the next generation is keeping the flame alive. My first stop: The University of Virginia.
By Cary Tennis Dec 19, 2002
"Barbershop" doesn't need a trim "Barbershop" doesn't need a trim
Beneath the furor over the film's wisecrack about Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. lies a real crisis in black leadership.
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Oct 1, 2002
What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
As we struggle to define courage under the threat of terrorism, we can't dismiss the power of nonviolence.
By Jennifer Foote Sweeney Sep 28, 2001
"I Have a Dream" "I Have a Dream"
Hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963 at the March on Washington.
Jan 12, 2001
"American Pharaoh: Mayor Richard J. Daley -- His Battle for Chicago and the Nation" by Adam Cohen and Elizabeth Taylor
A big biography tells the full story of the legendary politician, with a sharp focus on his battle to keep the Windy City segregated.
By Andrew O'Hehir May 11, 2000
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