Noam Chomsky
American linguist and activist
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| June 2024 | Chomsky was discharged from the hospital to continue recovery at home. In the same month, false reports of his death circulated on social media, leading to retracted obituaries. |
| 2023 | Suffered a massive stroke and was flown to a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, for medical treatment. |
| June 2023 | Suffered a stroke and moved to Brazil full-time. |
| April 2023 | In an interview with New Statesman, Chomsky publicly criticized China, stating it was 'not a nice country' and was violating international law in the South China Sea, while simultaneously arguing that talk of war over Taiwan was primarily originating from Western sources. |
| April 2023 | In an interview with New Statesman, Chomsky controversially argued that Russia was fighting 'more humanely' in Ukraine compared to U.S. actions in Iraq, claiming Russia was showing 'restraint and moderation'. |
| October 2022 | Chomsky urged the U.S. to stop 'undermining negotiations' between Ukraine and Russia. |
| March 2022 | Chomsky publicly condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calling it a 'major war crime' and comparing it to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and the German–Soviet invasion of Poland in 1939. |
| 2021 | Chomsky worked with Jeffrey Watumull on a US Navy-sponsored AI project exploring potential applications of Chomskyan grammar in antisubmarine and countermine warfare. |
| December 2021 | Chomsky participated in a discussion with Ógra Shinn Féin, publicly supporting Irish reunification and describing it as part of the 'forward march of history', asserting that a united Ireland is inevitable. |
| 2020 | Noam Chomsky received an Honorary Doctorate (D.H.C.) from the University of Brasília, recognizing his significant contributions to linguistics, philosophy, and political activism. |
| 2020 | Chomsky was interviewed by Mehdi Hasan for The Intercept, discussing the 2020 U.S. presidential election and the 'Never Biden' movement, demonstrating his ongoing political commentary and analysis. |
| December 2019 | Chomsky, along with 42 other cultural figures, signed a letter endorsing the Labour Party under Corbyn's leadership in the UK general election, praising their manifesto's focus on people and planet over private profit. |
| November 2019 | Chomsky signed a letter supporting Jeremy Corbyn, describing him as a 'beacon of hope' against far-right nationalism, xenophobia, and racism. |
| November 3 2018 | Gave an interview on Democracy Now! discussing migrant caravan, highlighting the misery and horrors created by the U.S. |
| 2017 | Hired as a part-time professor in the University of Arizona's linguistics department, with duties including teaching and public seminars. |
| 2017 | Taught a short-term politics course at the University of Arizona. |
| May 2017 | Chomsky endorsed Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election, stating he would vote for him and criticizing mainstream media's treatment of Corbyn. |
| 2015 | Chomsky and Valeria Wasserman acquired a home in Brazil. |
| 2015 | Released the documentary 'Requiem for the American Dream', which summarizes his views on capitalism and economic inequality. |
| 2015 | Purchased a residence in São Paulo, Brazil, and began splitting time between Brazil and the U.S. |
| March 2 2015 | Appeared on Democracy Now! discussing Ukraine, advocating for keeping Ukraine neutral as a path to peace with Russia after a dangerous proxy war. |
| 2014 | Chomsky married Valeria Wasserman. |
| January 13 2014 | Interviewed on Democracy Now! commenting on Ariel Sharon's legacy, critiquing the practice of not speaking ill of the dead. |
| December 1 2013 | Published an article in Salon critiquing America's treatment of its poor. |
| September 11 2013 | Discussed on Democracy Now! alternative approaches to Syria, suggesting the U.S. should implement a chemical weapons ban on all nations instead of military threats. |
| December 1 2012 | Published an article in Z Magazine about past struggles. |
| 2011 | Supported the Occupy movement, speaking at encampments and publishing on the movement, which he described as a reaction to a 30-year class war. |
| September 13 2011 | Appeared on Democracy Now! discussing the decade since 9/11 and the assassination of Osama bin Laden, questioning alternative approaches. |
| February 2 2011 | Commented on Democracy Now! about what he considered the most remarkable regional uprising he could remember. |
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