The Things We Don’t Carry
Sean MurphyChris Hedges knows more than you do. So it is his prerogative to be pissed off. He's seen the things many of us have not seen (indeed, have not even…
Mary Travers, R.I.P.
From today's NYT: Mary Travers, whose ringing, earnest vocals with the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary made songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “If I Had a Hammer” and…
In Praise of Patrick Swayze, Our All-American Alpha Male
That's our man. And by our, I mean men. The rest of you can have this guy. And by you, I mean women. The wonderful thing is, it's the same…
September 15, 1963
On Sept. 15, 1963, four black girls were killed when a bomb went off during Sunday services at a Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, in the deadliest act of the…
Yihla Moja
On Sept. 12, 1977, South African black student leader Steven Biko died while in police custody, triggering an international outcry.
Alligator Lizards in the Air: In Search of the Sublimely Awful Lyric
I can think of a lot of rock bands who have written some laughably awful lyrics. So can you. Part of rock and roll's infectious (and mostly innocuous) appeal is…
Say It Ain’t So, Colicchio
After having the cock of one of the world's largest corporations in your mouth, there's nothing quite like a refreshing Diet Coke to wash it down. Right Tom? Ouch. Listen,…
Obsession, Hope and Glory, Part One: Percy Fawcett’s Excellent Adventure
Look at that guy. They don't make them like that anymore. The thing is, they didn't make them like that then, either. Col. Percy Fawcett was sui generis, supersized. And…
August Left Our World A Poorer Place x2
You don't have to be a jazz fan to appreciate that picture. But it helps. Most people have never heard of Joe Maneri, so not too many folks are mourning…
Time for Reignition
Tom Motherfucking Toles. What they said. Vacation is over Obama. Get busy.