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Edward Michael Harrington Jr. (February 24, 1928 – July 31, 1989) was an American democratic socialist. As a writer, he was best known as the author of The Other America . Harrington was also a political activist, theorist, professor of political science, and radio commentator.
May 7, 2024 · Michael Harrington (born February 24, 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died July 31, 1989, Larchmont, New York) was an American socialist activist and author, best known for his book The Other America (1962), about poverty. He was also chairman of the Socialist Party of America from 1968 to 1972.
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The Other America: Poverty in the United States is Michael Harrington's best known and likely most influential book. He was an American democratic socialist, writer, political activist, political theorist, professor of political science, radio commentator, and founding member of the Democratic Socialists of America .
Mar 22, 2012 · Truthout is a news website that covers social justice issues, politics, environment, human rights and more. It does not mention Michael Harrington, the author of The Other America, in any of its articles or sections.
Aug 1, 2000 · Michael Harrington, the author of The Other America ,was the most charismatic figure on the American left in the past half century. His case for a democratic socialism takes on new meaning in...
The American political activist and educator Michael Harrington (1928-1989) was a tireless advocate of democratic socialism. He helped develop the War on Poverty conducted by Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
A tribute to the late socialist activist and author Michael Harrington, who founded the Democratic Socialists of America in 1982. The article explores his religious background, his influence on the War on Poverty and the civil rights movement, and his legacy for the current democratic socialist movement.
