One of our original scrogue colleagues has passed away. Martin Bosworth, who helped us found Scholars & Rogues in April of 2007, was a central member of our community for our first year. He wrote frequently and energetically about progressive political issues of all sorts, and had a particular expertise in Internet policy issues. His death is a significant loss for progressive causes across the country.
I believe we’ll all remember Martin as committed and passionate, and his many followers and friends have set up a Facebook page where everyone can pay their respects.
We encourage our readers to take a few minutes to review Martin’s contributions to the blogosphere.
- Posts at original S&R WordPress site.
- Posts at current S&R.com site.
- Boztopia, the site he established when he left S&R.
The staff of Scholars & Rogues extends its deepest sympathies to Martin’s family.
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What the heck happened? I was just exchanging emails with him the other day. What a fine mind — and man.
At this point I have no details at all.
R.I.P., Martin.
Thank you, Sam.
He died of a heart attack yesterday morning in his apartment.
He’ll be missed.
May you find the peace in death that the world would not let you find in life.
RIP, Martin
While I had many profound disagreements with Martin, he was a gentleman, and sent me a very kind note when my lovely wife died.I’ll always remember that random act of kindness. RIP Martin
This is terrible news. Rest in peace, Martin
So sorry to hear this news, Mike. I only knew him online when we would exchange the rare tweet or link, but it was clear he cared deeply about people and this country. What a loss.
Condolences.
My condolences.
I did not know him, but he seems to have earned the respect of many people who I respect. My condolences to his family and friends.