“A giant of journalism” was how Britain’s National Union of Journalists described John Pilger on his death in December 2023. And a giant he was – a brave and prolific film-maker and a brilliant reporter, with a rare gift for vivid, descriptive writing. But his greatest gift perhaps was in ‘lifting rocks’. In his dozens […] The post MARK CURTIS PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE JOURNALISM AND FILM-MAKING OF THE LATE JOHN PILGER appeared first on John Pilger.| John Pilger
There have been a wealth of tributes paid to John Pilger, most recently on the anniversary of his death by Joe Laurie of Consortium News who writes that “In his many extraordinary films, books and articles, Pilger filled in what corporate media purposely left out: the industrial-scale human casualties of governments that dare call themselves […] The post “A DEEPLY FELT LOVE FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE” – THE WORLD REMEMBERS JOHN PILGER appeared first on John Pilger.| John Pilger
The celebrated journalist is remembered by Christopher Hird and Matt Hird of Dartmouth Films, the producers and distributors of his last four films. The date was 17 January 2014. The location was a piece of vacant land in the inner-city area of Sydney, Australia, known as The Block. The occasion was the Australian premiere of […] The post “HE GAVE A VOICE TO THOSE NOT HEARD” – DARTMOUTH FILMS HONOURS JOHN PILGER appeared first on John Pilger.| John Pilger
JOIN HOLLY ON HER BLOG for a PANEGYRIC to STEVEN TYLER ft. Portrait by Resa I just loved drawing him! Holly chose this Aerosmith classic for the post, but there is a very cool surprise video there …| Art Gowns
Fans have been leaving heartfelt messages and floral tributes in the city following his death.| TheJournal.ie
Fans and peers honor Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and activist, after her death at 52 following a long battle with breast cancer.| TheGrio
It’s the end of the school day in April, then-freshman Isabel is daydreaming in her World Regional studies class to avoid studying for finals. She looks over and sees her friend and desk partner, Lucy Wolf, editing a social media post for The Harbinger on her computer. Fast forward to the fall of sophomore year, […]| The Harbinger Online
We recently said goodbye to our founder, and friend, Euan MacDonald, who sadly passed away on 21 August after living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) for over two decades. It’s clear from the outpouring of love and respect received that Euan made a profound impact on disabled people, their families, carers, and friends, and in the field of MND research. His courage, determination and wit shone through in everything he did, and we are committed to continuing his legacy at Euan’s Guide.Here...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
Bill Brown For those inhabiting the world of literary theory and cultural criticism, the loss of Fredric Jameson (1934–2024) comes as a disorienting blow like no other. In part this is because his vitality proved unwaning, because he kept publishing … Continue reading →| In the Moment
On this day in 1988, wrestling legend Bruiser Brody was tragically stabbed in Puerto Rico. Learn about his untimely death.| Pro Wrestling Stories
With profound sadness, the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS) announces the passing of Richard Peer Wayne.| IAMAS
What Daniel Ellsberg Knew About Doomsday: Unilateral Sanity Could Save the World, by Norman Solomon, TomDispatch.com, 12/14/23| Daniel Ellsberg's Website