Remembering Mary Travers
The death of an iconic folk-rock singer prompts writers of all ages and political persuasions to celebrate her legacy
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On Monday afternoon President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former astronaut, physicist, and entrepreneur Sally Ride, who died last July at age 61.
The death of an iconic folk-rock singer prompts writers of all ages and political persuasions to celebrate her legacy
Mourners for the deceased actor focus on his two-decade old heartthrob roles, and his graceful decline in the face of cancer.
The death of Norman Borlaug has columnists of all political persuasions offering tribute and thanks to an unsung scientific hero
Commentators explore the ties between the nation's first black president and the deceased liberal warrior.
Former colleagues share memories about the former celebrity crime chronicler.
The conservative battleaxe mocked Kennedy, fending off dozens of comers. Until he met Carol Lynch.
How are conservatives handling Kennedy's death? In some cases, they're not
Kennedy was a prolific legislator and campaigner so it only reasons that some of his achievements have been overlooked
A thoughtful libertarian critique of Kennedy's legacy
The worst moment of Ted Kennedy's life, that led to the death of a woman, remains a hot-button issue for detractors and a historic turning point in the senator's career
One legislative victory may have led to Obama's election
The Senate's "liberal lion" ends a battle with brain cancer at 77. First reactions.
Legendary CBS News' producer Don Hewitt passes away and industry veterans reflect on how one man changed TV news
Robert Novak may be gone, but questions surrounding his role in the CIA leak are not.
The influential conservative columnist is remembered for changing journalism, but for better or worse?
Les Paul may be remembered as much for his playing as for his musical inventions.
Founder of the Special Olympics, political talent, and cherished member of the Kennedy clan is dead at 88.
Conservatives and others find a hero in Leszek Kolakowski.
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