"One of the most distinctive and independent voices in American journalism . he often alludes to history, philosophy, literature, and the social sciences. . .
Petersburg "Maxwell\'s level of erudition is unusual among columnists . a voice that must not be ignored, especially if we Americans hope to create in this next century something that looks vaguely like a multi-racial, multi-ethnic democracy."--Roy Peter Clark, Poynter Institute, St. . . a voice that can inspire and infuriate . . . "One of the most distinctive and independent voices in American journalism