Is Aerosmith auditioning a singer? Nov 21, 2009
The stars of the new documentary based on Howard Zinn s book, A People s History of the United States, gathered for the New York premiere the other night. Called The People Speak, the doc highlights the lives and letters of agitators, activists, soldiers, and slaves. (Boston Globe)
The Fifty-Year War Nov 18, 2009
In 1965 and 1966, on the eve of the great public protests of 1967 and 1968, antiwar commentators such as Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, I.F. Stone, Mary McCarthy and Walter Lippmann defied the conventional wisdom emanating from the government. They articulated the realities reiterated above, as well as others. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Cambridge remembers storyteller Brother Blue Nov 10, 2009
Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., actor Ed Harris, and author Howard Zinn also paid tribute to Hill in the book. Gates called him one of the wisest men Harvard ever produced and said, It has been my privilege to study under the tutelage of Brother Blue. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
There's something about Boston Nov 6, 2009
Time to 'Speak' Actor David Strathairn and Howard Zinn, BU professor emeritus of political science (left, with producer and co-director Chris Moore), were at the Tsai Performing Arts Center last night for a live performance of The People Speak, Zinn s documentary about democracy that features appearances by Matt Damon, John Legend, Marisa Tomei, and a number of other celebs. Strathairn performed excerpts before he and Zinn took questions from the student audience. (Boston Globe)
Randolph Bourne, Public Intellectua... Oct 13, 2009
The progressive historian Howard Zinn named a chapter of his A People s History of the United States after Bourne s famous critique of war. His name has been floated recently in reference to the War in Iraq. (Suite101.com)
Area schools respond to presidents address Oct 4, 2009
"This is just a VERY small sample of the biased hate and prejudice prevalent on the left. Apparently these people are convinced that in order to be intelligent at all you must be a Socialist, Marxist, Communist, Eugenicist, or any mixture/degree thereof and preventing your children from being influenced by such a person is akin to child abuse!This kool-aid must be BANNED!!!!truthfinder"If we as parent's dont teach our kid's respect for the President of the United States of America we are tearing... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Columbus in the New World Oct 2, 2009
Historians like Howard Zinn portrayed the explorer as a self-serving exploiter who inaugurated decades of hardship and mass death for native populations ... Historians like Howard Zinn present well documented evidence that Europeans like Columbus could not and did not appreciate indigenous cultures ... Howard Zinn, A People s History of the United States (on-line edition). (Suite101.com)
500 gather for summit of the people Sep 20, 2009
In an appearance on video, writer and historian Howard Zinn said that voice should be heard globally to counter what he described as destructive decisions of an international cabal of economic decision-makers. Mr. Zinn, author of "A People's History of the United States," urged people to reject governments and leaders who fail to consider the needs of all people. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Would you still sign the 9/11 Truth petition? Sep 11, 2009
In the wake of Jones' departure, two other signatories of the statement, Rabbi Michael Lerner and historian Howard Zinn. Smith found that both men felt they had signed a petition of more limited scope than the one that appears at the 9/11 Truth Web site, one that asked only for an investigation into the attacks and not one questioning President Bush's prior knowledge of 9/11. (Salon)
Obamas school speech: The wrong battle to fight Sep 9, 2009
Read your Chomsky and Howard Zinn. Sherl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Conservative Curriculum Quotas? Aug 28, 2009
John Rawls, Edmund Burke, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, J. S. Mill, J.-J. Rousseau, Howard Zinn, Robert Nozick, Ayn Rand, Russell Kirk, Paulo Freire, C. Wright Mills, Ludwig von Mises, Martha Nussbaum, Michael Oakeshott, Eric Voegelin, Albert Jay Nock, Reinhold Niebuhr, Charles Reich, Herbert Marcuse, Angela Davis, Alasdair MacIntyre, William F. Buckley, Barbara Ehrenreich, Milton Friedman, Murray Rothbard, John Kenneth Galbraith, Charles Taylor, F.A. Hayek. Who is missing. (The American Conservative)
Bump day in Back Bay Aug 22, 2009
People Speak on Cape There s apparently a lot of interest in The People Speak, the movie based on Howard Zinn s best-selling book, A People s History of the United States. Today s screening at the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater sold out in no time, so a second showing has been scheduled for tomorrow. (Boston Globe)
Dr. Freda Rebelsky, 78, activist and gifted teacher at BU Aug 14, 2009
Former Boston University colleague Howard Zinn called Freda Rebelsky an absolutely sterling teacher ... She was a model of somebody who was an activist on campus and also an absolutely sterling teacher, said Howard Zinn, the author and activist who was a colleague at BU. Her students spoke of her with absolute awe. (Boston Globe)
Ray Ross, 66, political activist worked with disabled Aug 9, 2009
Curmudgeonly one moment, sweet and funny the next, he could quote the poetry of T.S. Eliot and political writings of Howard Zinn with equal fervor, then lose himself in a silent reverie listening to an organ fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach. Mr. Ross, who had suffered in recent years from a variety of health problems, died Monday of respiratory failure at Brigham and Women s Hospital. (Boston Globe)
Comparing the French and American R... Jul 13, 2009
As Columbia University historian Howard Zinn demonstrates, the only significant changes in the newly formed states after 1783 affected political leadership ... Howard Zinn, A People s History of the United States (). (Suite101.com)
Deconstructing the American Revolut... Jul 9, 2009
Introducing Howard Zinn. Howard Zinn is a political scientist, historian, Boston University professor, and author of the notorious A Peoples' History of the United States ... But as long as the tag is there, it could be said Howard Zinn, as he approaches 90 years of age, is the grandfather of modern revisionism. (Suite101.com)
Yippie founder Paul Krassner still testing limits Jun 23, 2009
On a nearby table is a copy of "A People's History of the United States of America" by historian and social activist Howard Zinn. For someone who has lived figuratively on the edge of society for most of his life, Krassner appears to have made the move literally as well, having left Los Angeles' epicenter of counterculture, Venice Beach, several years ago to take up residence in a place where the temperature sometimes hits 120 degrees, accompanied by blast-furnace winds of 70 mph or more. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
History of the United States Book R... May 27, 2009
Brinkley quotes a supporter and biographer of Columbus, Howard Zinn, The cruel policy initiated by Columbus and pursued by his successors resulted in complete genocide. Brinkley went on to say that the bottom line of Columbus journey was to find gold. (Suite101.com)
Museum of Hidden History to Open in... May 25, 2009
Sponsors include former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, media personality Phil Donahue, and progressive historians Peter Dale Scott, Michael Parenti and Howard Zinn. Currently, Judge is trying to secure funding for his idea. (Suite101.com)
Massive Expansion Of U.S. Gov't Gives Socialism A Shot In The Arm May 20, 2009
In The Progressive magazine's May 2009 cover story, Howard Zinn, best known perhaps for his book "A People's History of the United States," delivers the marching orders. "We want it all. We want a peaceful world. We want an egalitarian world. We don't want war. We don't want capitalism. We want a decent society.". (Investors Business Daily)
Author readings, book signings in Greater Boston May 3, 2009
THURSDAY: Howard Zinn discusses "The Young People's History of the United States," 6 p.m., Brattle Theatre; for tickets ($5), call 617-661-1515. Colson Whitehead reads from "Sag Harbor," 7 p.m., Porter Square Books. (Boston Globe)
Polaneczky: History through new eyes Apr 19, 2009
"A Young People's History of the United States" Volumes 1 and 2 by Howard Zinn, Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff (Seven Stories Press, 224 pp ... These abridged versions of the much revered "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn are important and intriguing retelling of U.S. history, from Christopher Columbus to former President George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pearl Jam drops in on ATL film fest Apr 17, 2009
The film, based on writings by Howard Zinn, features a cast of celebrities reading letters and memoirs by people who spoke up for their rights. One thing about this film, and seeing it tonight, you can t help but be inspired by these people who fought and died for their rights, Vedder said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The States' Rights Party in the 194... Mar 26, 2009
Her analysis corresponds to the class-struggle approach to American History favored by Columbia Historian Howard Zinn. Results of the 1848 Election. (Suite101.com)
Where's the Rage? Recession Sparks Mild Protests Mar 18, 2009
"We're not seeing mass demonstrations," said historian and social activist Howard Zinn, author of "A People's History of the United States." "We are seeing individuals expressing anger, but it is not taking the form of organized protests.". There have been angry words, but few angry deeds. (ABC News -- Business)
Book upsets residents Some Stafford County residents criticize AP history textbook Mar 18, 2009
Many Stafford County high school students have read the unconventional "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn without opposition from conservatives ... Howard Zinn said he was amused by the objections. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The Presidential Election of 1860 Mar 16, 2009
Howard Zinn, A People s History of the United States (). The copyright of the article The Presidential Election of 1860 in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Civil Rights and Post War American ... Mar 14, 2009
Howard Zinn, A People s History of the United States (). The copyright of the article Civil Rights and Post War American Ideals in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Disney Matinee Club begins four-week run in area theaters Mar 8, 2009
"BURN!" As part of the Coolidge Corner's 75th anniversary festivities, historian and Boston University professor Howard Zinn introduces his favorite film, the historical drama "BURN!," March 9 at 7 p.m. , 617-734-2501. Boston College's Irish Film Series. (Boston Globe)
'Voices of a People's History' at Mission High Mar 1, 2009
A small bazaar sprang up on the steps of Mission High on Thursday night as people passed out flyers and chatted up the crowds streaming in to see a sold-out show featuring historian Howard Zinn and a cavalcade of A-list actors and local figures ... To read Joe Garofoli's interview with Howard Zinn, go to sfgate ... Voices of a People's History' at Mission High Articles A small bazaar sprang up on the steps of Mission High on Thursday night as people passed out flyers and chatted up the crowds... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Backers take Obama to task on troop surge Feb 27, 2009
Historian-activist Howard Zinn, a liberal eminence grise, called Obama's plan to send 17,000 additional troops there "disastrous.". Obama is expected to announce a 19-month withdrawal Iraq plan today that would leave behind as many as 50,000 of the 142,000 troops currently there, even after August 2010. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Spinning with the stars Feb 17, 2009
Making historyCambridge star Matt Damon joined famous history professor (and his former baby sitter) Howard Zinn for a special screening of "The People Speak" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York last week. The documentary, based on Zinn's "A People's History of the United States," features readings and performances by lots of famous folks, including Viggo Mortensen, David Strathairn, Marisa Tomei, John Legend, and Kerry Washington. (Boston Globe)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Feb. 8) Feb 8, 2009
Extras: Commentary by Stone; political featurette with Howard Zinn and others; filmmakers' annotations guide on DVD-ROM. (Lionsgate, $29. 95; Blu-ray, $39. (Boston Globe)
