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Roger Kimmel Smith

Roger Kimmel Smith is a freelance wordsmith based in Ithaca, New York. He has written for The Progressive, Ithaca Times, National Geographic, Propaganda Review, Disarmament Times, Syncopated Times, Common Dreams, and Global Issues in Context.

Articles by this author

With Biden Now Officially in the Running, A Look at the Democrats' Do-Si-Do

With elbows sharpening as the second round begins, look for candidates to square off and Warren to break through

Roger Kimmel Smith · Apr 25, 2019

Occupy Wall Street

Utopian, Practical: What DREAM Is Our One Demand?

Roger Kimmel Smith · Oct 6, 2011

President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird, leave the home of Tom Fletcher, a father of eight who had been out of work for nearly two years. The president announced his War on Poverty from the Fletcher porch in 1964.

Decent Poverty Report: Poverty and Misery

Roger Kimmel Smith · Jan 16, 2011

"Now I am become death."

I Am Become Death

Roger Kimmel Smith · Oct 24, 2010

On October 13, Alyn Ware was one of four people honored with this year's Right Livelihood Award, the "alternative" or "other Nobel prize."

Barack and Alyn

Roger Kimmel Smith · Oct 15, 2009

Obama & HRC 2008

Some Voters Are Bitter, but More Voters Are Sweet

Roger Kimmel Smith · Apr 15, 2008

I HAVE A DREAM

My 'I Have a Dream' Speech

Roger Kimmel Smith · Jan 15, 2006

A 27-year-old John Kerry testified about the Vietnam War at a Washington hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 22, 1971.

Senator Kerry, Prepare for your Moment of Truth

Roger Kimmel Smith · Aug 30, 2004

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