Little did I think, when setting up this blog only 3 months ago, and taking as one of my guides the great Alexander Cockburn, that I would soon be mourning his passing. Cockburn died on July 20 of cancer, having kept his illness secret for the last two years, all the while continuing his wonderful coruscating writing.
Disgracefully and sadly, Alex's death was barely covered at all in the Irish media. I published this tribute on Irish Left Review, an excellent leftwing website edited by Donagh Brennan. Warm thanks to Donagh for his help with this piece.
Conor
Disgracefully and sadly, Alex's death was barely covered at all in the Irish media. I published this tribute on Irish Left Review, an excellent leftwing website edited by Donagh Brennan. Warm thanks to Donagh for his help with this piece.
Adieu to Alexander Cockburn
Conor
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