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Ellsberg could never have gotten the Pentagon Papers published had he not first done something far larger, if he had not changed his life — the way he lived it and what he did with it. By Patrick Lawrence Original to ScheerPost Of all the fine things written and said about Daniel Ellsber
Chancellor Subbaswamy shares the news that Daniel Ellsberg, an historic and courageous figure dedicated to public service, has passed away. In his final years, Ellsberg became a treasured part of the UMass Amherst community, passionately sharing his wisdom and commitment to truth-telling as one of the nation’s foremost political activists and whistleblowers.
“Why is our collective mood so sour? We are awash with material wealth, and technology provides us with unprecedented powers. But this veneer of well-being masks a deeper crisis. … Our institutions are crumbling, leaving us vulnerable and aimless.
9:35 Elizabeth Partridge is a National Book Award finalist, Printz Honor winner, and author of several nonfiction books for children, including "Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange;" "This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie;" "John Lennon: All I Want is the Truth;" and "Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary." Her new book, "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam," teaches readers about over a decade of bitter fighting that claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American soldiers and beleaguered four US pre...