Books


Studs Terkel

The news is that Studs Terkel has died. Authors come and Authors go, but where they stop, no one knows. The preeminent American chronicler of guerrilla journalism, a predecessor of the school of gonzo journalism, has left for bluer pastures. All that can be said is, Studs on a Soapbox.

The Iron Heel: A.I.G. Insurance

The Iron Heel, by Jack London: With Insurance Company A.I.G. now in Federal control, the US is well on its way to becoming a socialist state. The Iron Heel, written in 1912, is all about the Federal Control of A.I.G. and the Banks. While it may have seemed paranoid for the last, oh, 100 years [...]