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Alexander Cockburn (1941-2012)

Bhaskar Sunkara

Just writing here briefly, though a longer reflection is certaintly due, to convey the bad news. Cockburn was one of the finest journalists of his generation and a strong defender of decency. He will be missed.

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Bhaskar Sunkara is the founding editor of Jacobin magazine. Follow him on Twitter: @sunraysunray.
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