Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden, the former California state assemblyman and senator, author, lifelong activist, and Nation editorial board member, died in Santa Monica on October 23, 2016. He was the author of more than 20 books, including most recently Hell No: The Forgotten Power of the Vietnam Peace Movement (Yale) and Listen, Yankee! Why Cuba Matters (Seven Stories).

Zelaya Speaks Zelaya Speaks

In an exclusive Nation interview, the deposed Honduran president assesses the significance of his recent meeting with Secretary of State Clinton.

Sep 4, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Zelaya’s Coup Zelaya’s Coup

In an exclusive Nation interview, the ousted Honduran president calls the new State Department aid cutoff a "direct blow" against the regime that exiled him.

Sep 3, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD

Newly implemented reforms don't do enough to reverse a massive increase in the frisking of minority youths in the Los Angeles community.

Jul 19, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Has Bratton’s LAPD Really Reformed? Has Bratton’s LAPD Really Reformed?

The Alex Sanchez case raises troubling new questions about the war on gangs.

Jul 7, 2009 / Editorial / Tom Hayden

Alex Sanchez Denied Bail Alex Sanchez Denied Bail

A federal magistrate denied Alex Sanchez bail in his gang conspiracy trial, but the prosecution entered a surprisingly "weak" case, according to defense counsel.

Jul 2, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Honduras Crisis Forces Obama to Focus on Latin America Honduras Crisis Forces Obama to Focus on Latin America

The military coup in Honduras puts pressure on the president to break sharply with past American policies or risk losing remains of Latin America's goodwill.

Jun 30, 2009 / Editorial / Tom Hayden

Alex Sanchez’s Arrest Alex Sanchez’s Arrest

The indictment of Alex Sanchez, a revered gangbanger-turned-peacemaker, raises doubts about the LAPD and whether it should be released from a federal court order.

Jun 30, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

MoveOn Resumes Antiwar Stance MoveOn Resumes Antiwar Stance

After months of silence on peace issues, MoveOn is mobilizing its members to demand an exit strategy for Afghanistan.

Jun 22, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

El Salvador Rising El Salvador Rising

With the election of Mauricio Funes, El Salvador has its first elected progressive government in 188 years. How will it face the nation's many challenges?

Jun 15, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

MoveOn: Break the Silence on Torture and War MoveOn: Break the Silence on Torture and War

A pending amendment to the $100 billion war spending bill also authorizes suppression of hundreds of torture photos. Will MoveOn use its muscle to stand up for progressive principl...

Jun 10, 2009 / Editorial / Tom Hayden

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