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Muhammad Ali
September 17, 2021
Michael Tomasky
“The Most Beloved Man on the Planet”: Ken Burns on Muhammad Ali
TNR editor Michael Tomasky talks with the acclaimed filmmaker about his new project, airing Sunday on PBS.
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June 8, 2018
Kaila Philo
Trump might pardon Muhammad Ali, who had principled reasons for not serving in the Vietnam War.
August 5, 2016
Anelise Chen
The Beginning of the End
The pageantry of the Opening Ceremony is a reminder of how our bodies can triumph—and how they can also fail us.
June 5, 2016
Jeet Heer
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Victory Came When He Didn’t Fight
His sincere pacifism ultimately matters more than his ferocity and brilliance in the ring.
June 4, 2016
Randy Roberts, Johnny Smith
The Branding of Muhammad Ali
How an aging pro wrestler inspired Cassius Clay to become the most vocal athlete in America.
June 4, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
Muhammad Ali, spokesman for black America.
December 5, 2012
Marc Tracy
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Bob Costas
March 29, 2012
Steve Hahn
If X, Then Why?
December 1, 2011
Alec MacGillis
Boeing Grounds A Potent GOP Campaign Line
October 19, 2011
Alec MacGillis
The Obama Defections That Aren't
March 3, 2009
Michelle Cottle
The Cool Presidency
April 21, 2003
Benny Morris
The Rejection
October 28, 1991
Gerald Early
Divine Punches
Muhammad Ali made every big fight into a moment of moral and political crisis in the culture.
March 7, 1964
Murray Kempton
“I Whipped Him and I’m Still Pretty”

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