Studs Terkel Working

Finding Meaning At Work

Sherry Moss | Posted 11.17.2011

Sherry Moss

Did the majority of these workers truly not find any joy or satisfaction in their working lives? Did they really find no meaning in the activity which took up most of their waking hours?

A Few More Words For Studs

Jamie Kalven | Posted 05.25.2011

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.

Remembering Studs Terkel

Rick Ayers | Posted 05.25.2011

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.

Saint Studs

David Murray | Posted 05.25.2011

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.

Studs Terkel Dies

Chicago Tribune | Rick Kogan | Posted 05.25.2011

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...