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Studs Terkel Working

A Few More Words For Studs

Jamie Kalven | Posted 12.26.2008 | Chicago

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Jamie Kalven

Three days after Studs Terkel's death, the New York Times published a column by critic Edward Rothstein titled "An Appraisal: He Gave Voice to Many, Among Them Himself." The piece is a striking instance of the low art of red-baiting disguised as high-minded criticism.

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Remembering Studs Terkel

Rick Ayers | Posted 12.11.2008 | Entertainment

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Rick Ayers

It is sad that Studs died just before Barack Obama won this election. My guess is he already completed his absentee ballot. Obama is a Chicago candidate, one Studs was proud of.

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Saint Studs

David Murray | Posted 12.02.2008 | Chicago

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David Murray

Recently I asked Studs how it feels to be treated like an elfin doll by today's patriotic Judges, Good Citizens, and fucking young solipsists--this despite the fact that he still speaks at universal healthcare rallies and anti-war protests.

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Studs Terkel Dies

Chicago Tribune | Rick Kogan | Posted 12.01.2008 | Chicago

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Louis Terkel arrived here as a child from New York City and in Chicago found not only a new name but a place that perfectly matched--in its energy, it...

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