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From The Archives

Blood in Chicago: Covering the Convention that Changed History

Voice reporters and photographer Fred McDarrah brought back eyewitness accounts of the bloody melee at the Democratic National Convention in 1968

by R.C. Baker

August 24, 2018

From The Archives

RUSSIA ATTACKS!

A Voice correspondent was on the spot when Soviet tanks crushed the Prague Spring

by The Voice Archives

August 23, 2018

MUSIC ARCHIVES

Where Were You When Elvis Died?

Lester Bangs recalled his “erection of the heart” when he said goodbye to the King

by Lester Bangs

Originally published: August 29, 1977

VOICE OF THE AGES

A Young Reporter’s Dazzling (and Tragically Short) Career at the Village Voice

With freedom of the press under attack, we look back at a fearless reporter who fought the good fight until his life was cut short

by R.C. Baker

August 17, 2018

From The Archives

Think We Hate the Subways Now? At Least in 1977 It Only Cost 50 Cents

Plus ça Change Department: Forty-four years ago, Alexander Cockburn reported that riding the New York City subways was worse than hiding in the tunnels during the London Blitz

by The Voice Archives

August 16, 2018

From The Archives

When the Lights Went Out in New York City

The Voice’s coverage of the 2003 blackout reads like a warning of what we’re in for again as Republicans ignore infrastructure needs

by R.C. Baker

August 14, 2018

IMPEACHMENT ARCHIVES

The Aztec Gold, Diamond Dogs, and Political Witchcraft Surrounding Watergate

Think things are weird now? Along with the strange machinations surrounding the fall of Richard Nixon, the Watergate era also gave us the David Bowie look-alike contest.

by R.C. Baker

August 9, 2018

From The Archives

Public Enemy: The Devil Made ‘Em Do It

"It Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back (Def Jam) demands kitchen-sink treatment. More than a hiphop record it's an ill worldview."

by Greg Tate

Originally published: July 19, 1988

From The Archives

Summits Past: When the Evil Empire Out-Charmed the Great Communicator

Back when Putin was an unknown KGB agent, the Soviet Union was already attacking the U.S. with soft power

by R.C. Baker

July 17, 2018

Blood in Chicago: Covering the Convention that Changed History

Voice reporters and photographer Fred McDarrah brought back eyewitness accounts of the bloody melee at the Democratic National Convention in 1968

RUSSIA ATTACKS!

A Voice correspondent was on the spot when Soviet tanks crushed the Prague Spring

Where Were You When Elvis Died?

Lester Bangs recalled his “erection of the heart” when he said goodbye to the King

A Young Reporter’s Dazzling (and Tragically Short) Career at the Village Voice

With freedom of the press under attack, we look back at a fearless reporter who fought the good fight until his life was cut short

Think We Hate the Subways Now? At Least in 1977 It Only Cost 50 Cents

Plus ça Change Department: Forty-four years ago, Alexander Cockburn reported that riding the New York City subways was worse than hiding in the tunnels during the London Blitz

When the Lights Went Out in New York City

The Voice’s coverage of the 2003 blackout reads like a warning of what we’re in for again as Republicans ignore infrastructure needs

The Aztec Gold, Diamond Dogs, and Political Witchcraft Surrounding Watergate

Think things are weird now? Along with the strange machinations surrounding the fall of Richard Nixon, the Watergate era also gave us the David Bowie look-alike contest.

Public Enemy: The Devil Made ‘Em Do It

"It Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back (Def Jam) demands kitchen-sink treatment. More than a hiphop record it's an ill worldview."

Summits Past: When the Evil Empire Out-Charmed the Great Communicator

Back when Putin was an unknown KGB agent, the Soviet Union was already attacking the U.S. with soft power

Spiderman [sic] in Forest Hills

Looking at a local kid making it big