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).

Anti-War Lessons From New Hampshire Anti-War Lessons From New Hampshire

How will Democratic candidates end the war? None of the scenarios offered to New Hampshire voters really addressed the issue.

Jan 9, 2008 / Editorial / Tom Hayden

Amid Silence, Terror War Escalates Amid Silence, Terror War Escalates

Bush's "war on terror" is escalating without discussion or dissent amid the most open and democratic of American processes--the presidential debates.

Jan 7, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq

His new stance could have an impact on Iowa caucus-goers.

Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Thoughts for the Weary on Ending the War Thoughts for the Weary on Ending the War

Press Democratic front-runners on the tough questions and prepare for a real fight with whoever the Republican nominee turns out to be.

Dec 7, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

How the Peace Movement Can Win How the Peace Movement Can Win

For war opponents, the election year is a moment of great opportunity--and peril. The challenge is to leverage antiwar sentiment into a victory for peace.

Nov 29, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

San Francisco No Longer Sweat-Free San Francisco No Longer Sweat-Free

The city has backed away from its longstanding commitment to avoid procuring city workers' garments from offshore sweatshops.

Nov 3, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

The Secret State of Torture The Secret State of Torture

After professing to abhor torture, the Bush Justice Department secretly authorized it. And the consequences for us all are grave.

Oct 5, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Northern Ireland, South Africa in Secret Iraq Peace Talks Northern Ireland, South Africa in Secret Iraq Peace Talks

Peacemakers from countries that have moved from sectarian strife towards national reconciliation met with Iraq Sunnis and Shi'as in an effort to resolved the crisis.

Sep 28, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Prelude to a Police State in Iraq Prelude to a Police State in Iraq

Iraqi Security Forces are riddled with corruption, and if the US involvement continues, Baghdad could become the capital of a Shiite police state employing the classic methods of d...

Sep 19, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

The Surge in Baghdad The Surge in Baghdad

In this web video from Robert Greenwald's BraveNew Films, Tom Hayden counts the human cost of the US troop surge, as measured in the ruined lives of Iraqi civilians.

Sep 11, 2007 / Video / Tom Hayden

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