Sen. Alan Simpson’s legacy was tainted by his attacks on Social Security
As a GOP Senator, Alan Simpson attacked Social Security with insults and lies. Why has Washington overlooked his record?
Jesse Colin Young of the Youngbloods, Known for Immortalizing the Song 'Get Together,' Dies at 83
Along with "Get Together," Young was known for "Four in the Morning," "Sunlight" and "Darkness, Darkness"Jesse Colin Young of ...
Jesse Colin Young, Singer Who Urged Us to ‘Get Together,’ Dies at 83
As the leader of the Youngbloods, he sang an enduring anthem of the peace-and-love era, with the chorus, “Come on people now, ...
Former New York Congresswoman Dies at 87
Former Rep. Nita M. Lowey has died at age 87 after a battle with metastatic breast cancer, her family said. The Democrat, who ...
Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay ...
John Feinstein, noted sports commentator and author, dies at 69
John Feinstein graduated from Duke University and was best known for his time at the Washington Post. During his career, he wrote over 40 books.
John Feinstein dies, wrote 'A Good Walk Spoiled,' among numerous golf books
John Feinstein, a prolific American sports writer known for his in-depth coverage of golf, basketball, and other sports, has died at 68. Feinstein authored numerous bestselling books, including "A ...
Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93
Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, ...
A morbid imagination is a lovely thing for an obituary writer
Explore the art of writing obituaries, reflecting on life, death, and the impact of COVID-19 in a changing world.