Volume XV: 1-96, January–February 1968; 97-192, March–April 1968; 193-288, May–June 1968; 289-368, July–August 1968; 369-464, September–October 1968; 465-560, November–December 1968. Volume XVI: 1-96, January–February 1969; 97-192, March–April 1969; 193-288, May–June 1969; 289-368, July–August 1969; 369-464, September–October 1969; 465-560, November–December 1969.
College Teachers’ Union Editor: May I make a few corrective comments on our UFCT member Murray Hausknecht’s analysis of the City University collective bargaining election? 1. The union’s position on promotions is that of a dual track of advancement up …
The following appeared in a leaflet distributed by Students for a Democratic Society at New York University the day after it broke up a meeting at which James Reston was scheduled to speak, as well as another meeting at which …
Elegant Tombstone Editor: In “Elegant Tombstones” (DISSENT, January – February 1969) Professor Macpherson’s major contention is that a “moment’s thought will show” Milton Friedman’s view, that under capitalism transactions are voluntary, to be wrong. For Macpherson argues “the proviso that …
A Friend Editors: Every time a copy of Dissent arrives at our desk we feel thrilled. All of us are so eager to go through it. It is a pity that such a fine venture has to ask for funds. Or, …
On Mass Culture Editor: More power to “high culture,” by all means, but is Bernard Rosenberg’s cri de coeur really likely to contribute to the worthy cause he espouses?
On Socialism and the Jews Editor: George Lichtheim is to be commended for bringing to the attention of your readers certain aspects of the problem of socialism and anti-Semitism (“Socialism and the Jews,” DISSENT, July—August 1968). The more so since …
Civil Disobedience Editor: The recent discussion of “Civil Disobedience and Resistance” in DISSENT magazine was provocative and helpful. I think however that there was a sense of the academic about the discussion and a tendency to define civil disobedience in …
The following statement was prepared before President Johnson’s announcement that he would institute an incomplete ban on the bombing of North Vietnam. Our hope is that events in the next few months—a cease-fire, negotiations toward peace— will render this statement …
(Volume XIII: 1-112, January–February 1966; 113-224, March–April 1966; 225-336, May–June 1966; 337-464, July–August 1966; 465-624, September–October 1966; 625-752, November–December 1966. VolumeXIV: 1-128, January–February 1967; 129-256, March–April 1967; 257-384, May–June 1967; 385-512, July–August 1967; 513-672, September–October 1967; 673-800, November–December 1967.)
Kudos for Abel Editor: Thank you for Lionel Abel. On an exacting day, when fire and brimstone rained down from heaven, rigorist judgment had stipulated for ten. But I believe the March–April issue of Dissent can be saved by just this …
Problems of “Legitimacy” Editor: Michael Walzer is in error when he says, “The `Call to resist illegitimate authority’ is . . . misnamed. It is a call to resist the immoral acts of legitimate authorities.” I am astonished that he …
Interventionism Again EDITOR: In his comment on discussions concerning the CIA (“Anti-Communism and the CIA,” May–June, 1967), Michael Walzer maintains that if one opposes secret CIA interference in Indian anti-Maoist politics, one must argue that a Maoist victory is either …
Mark Jay Oromaner, Warren C. Haggstrom, reply by Frank Riessman
Editors: In his article “Let’s Talk Sense About Oswald,” in the March—April 1967 issue, Henri Rabasseire suggests that much credit must be given to the Warren Report because the case for Oswald has been built on material contained in the …
