Red Rosa

May 10, 2011

The writings of the martyred socialist Rosa Luxemburg give a plaintive view of history’s paths not taken.
By Christopher Hitchens


"THE GENERALLY ACCEPTED verdict on 20th-century ideology—that its “totalitarian” character eclipses any of the ostensible differences between its “left” and “right” versions—is one that few wish to dispute. Indeed, the very term totalitarian was most probably coined by the dissident Marxist Victor Serge, to denote a uniquely modern form of absolutism that essentially sought to abolish the private life and the individual conscience." 

Read more (The Atlantic)

Think Inc 2011

Think Inc. Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, September 18, 2011.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Hitchens, Michael Shermer, Ayaan Hirsi Ali...

"Due to his ongoing battle with esophageal cancer, Christopher will be appearing live via video link from New York."

More info (thinkinc.org.au)

Award winning columns and favorite authors

Vanity Fair


Christopher Hitchens Wins National Magazine Award for Columns About Cancer http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/05/christopher-hitchens-wins-national-magazine-award-for-columns-about-cancer.html

Audio: Christopher Hitchen’s Favorite Authors
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/05/unspoken-truths.html

 
 
 

Christopher reads from Hitch-22: A Memoir