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).

J Street Opposes Palestine’s UN Bid; US Increasingly Isolated J Street Opposes Palestine’s UN Bid; US Increasingly Isolated

The group's decision means there is virtually no dissent from the intransigent position of AIPAC.

Sep 16, 2011 / Tom Hayden

White House vs. Military Over the Iraq Endgame White House vs. Military Over the Iraq Endgame

The neocons, with strong support in Congress and the Pentagon, are fighting a rear-guard battle to extend a major US troop presence beyond this year. Can the peace movement head th...

Sep 8, 2011 / Tom Hayden

Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin

Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin

The forces fighting against Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-union agenda are halting the Tea Party’s momentum. Will President Obama stand with them?

Sep 1, 2011 / Tom Hayden

In Decrying Obama’s Centrism, Drew Westen Ignores Role of Race In Decrying Obama’s Centrism, Drew Westen Ignores Role of Race

Why has Obama been cautious in arguing for what’s right? Westen misses the profound impact of race-based attacks on the president.

Aug 9, 2011 / Tom Hayden

The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden

The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden

The WikiLeaks editor is not only fighting extradition in the sexual assault case. He’s also worried about potential conspiracy charges by a grand jury in Virginia.

Jul 7, 2011 / Tom Hayden

Obama Quickens Afghan Withdrawal in Face of Pressure for Peace

Obama Quickens Afghan Withdrawal in Face of Pressure for Peace Obama Quickens Afghan Withdrawal in Face of Pressure for Peace

The president's announcement that 33,000 troops will leave Afghanistan within a year is a major win for the peace movement. So why are some snatching defeat from the jaws of victor...

Jun 23, 2011 / Tom Hayden

Julian Assange’s New Legal Strategy

Julian Assange’s New Legal Strategy Julian Assange’s New Legal Strategy

The embattled WikiLeaks founder has hired two renowned human rights attorneys for his extradition hearing on the sexual assault case in Sweden.

Jun 22, 2011 / Tom Hayden

Zelaya to Return to Honduras

Zelaya to Return to Honduras Zelaya to Return to Honduras

Two years after being deposed in a military coup, former President Manuel Zelaya will return to his country Saturday morning, with his political rights, and those of the social mov...

May 27, 2011 / Tom Hayden

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House Votes Today on Afghanistan Exit Plan House Votes Today on Afghanistan Exit Plan

One hundred seventy-eight House Democrats voted for Jim McGovern's measure to accelerate withdrawal from Afghanistan, sending a united antiwar Democratic message to the president.

May 26, 2011 / Tom Hayden

Obama Nears Key Decisions on Afghan Strategy Obama Nears Key Decisions on Afghan Strategy

President Obama is on the verge of deciding how many troops to pull out of Afghanistan starting this July—and whether he'll pull them all out by December. His second term res...

May 11, 2011 / Tom Hayden

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