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).

Lessons Never Learned—From Vietnam to Iraq

Lessons Never Learned—From Vietnam to Iraq Lessons Never Learned—From Vietnam to Iraq

Because our leaders didn’t listen, or listened too late, the end came in Vietnam as a total catastrophe. It’s not too late to avoid a repeat in Syria.

Sep 17, 2014 / Tom Hayden

The Alternatives to More War in Iraq

The Alternatives to More War in Iraq The Alternatives to More War in Iraq

To reject the “Long War” doctrine, the American left first has to understand it. 

Aug 13, 2014 / Tom Hayden

Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War

Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War

To understand the present crisis over downed Malaysian flight MH17, we need to look at the roots of the new Cold War.

Jul 21, 2014 / Tom Hayden

Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For

Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For

The Vermont senator has given progressives leverage and a platform, a potent combination.

May 13, 2014 / Tom Hayden

Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba?

Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba? Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba?

With Senator Foreign Relations chairman and Cuba hawk Robert Menendez mired in scandal, the embargo could finally be lifted.

Apr 16, 2014 / Tom Hayden

The Cold War That Threatens Democracy

The Cold War That Threatens Democracy The Cold War That Threatens Democracy

The same mentality that promotes secret schemes aimed at regime change abroad will be applied at home.

Mar 20, 2014 / Tom Hayden

Dismantling the Myth of Bill Bratton’s LAPD

Dismantling the Myth of Bill Bratton’s LAPD Dismantling the Myth of Bill Bratton’s LAPD

Bill de Blasio touts his police commissioner pick as a “progressive visionary,” but Bill Bratton’s record tells a different story.

Dec 6, 2013 / Tom Hayden

Ending the Cuba Travel Crisis

Ending the Cuba Travel Crisis Ending the Cuba Travel Crisis

Irrational US policy is keeping hundreds of thousands of Cubans from spending the holidays with their families.

Dec 3, 2013 / Tom Hayden

The Real Reason for War With Syria

The Real Reason for War With Syria The Real Reason for War With Syria

The American public deserves a full explanation of what we are being asked to support.

Sep 6, 2013 / Tom Hayden

How Will California’s Prison Hunger Strike End?

How Will California’s Prison Hunger Strike End? How Will California’s Prison Hunger Strike End?

With Governor Jerry Brown taking a hardline position, strikers must turn to the courts, public opinion or the legislature.

Aug 27, 2013 / Tom Hayden

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