Comments on: In Memory of Howard Zinn, z”l

By: Elaine Waxman

Elaine Waxman — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:08:36 +0000

Howard Zinn has had an enormous impact on the way history is now taught in the United States (and indeed, beyond). More than anyone, he has helped us collectively recognize the powerful role of ordinary citizens in the making of history and the need to confront and explore competing narratives. I agree with Kate, he is a national treasure.

By: Ruth Rosen

Ruth Rosen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:09:21 +0000

I would like to add to these inspiring words – with a prayer for ridding America’s streets of GUNS. The NRA and gun lobbies now have an OPEN CARRY policy. Gun toting individuals walking into stores armed, to prove their disgusting point.

By: Kate Tarasenko

Kate Tarasenko — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:33:49 +0000

So glad to see your tribute to Prof. Zinn. He often toiled off the mainstream news grid, but he was and remains a true national treasure. He, along with Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg, have worked tirelessly their whole lives in the name of humanity, speaking truth to power. Without their utter compassion for people, combined with their patient plying of logic, reason and peace, they wouldn’t have lasted as long as they have.