SettingsAmerican anti-Vietnam War activists
A. J. Muste
Abraham Johannes Muste (January 8, 1885 – February 11, 1967) was a socialist active in the pacifist movement, the labor movement, and the US civil rights movement.
Abraham Johannes Muste (January 8, 1885 – February 11, 1967) was a socialist active in the pacifist movement, the labor movement, and the US civil rights movement.
Abbie Hoffman
Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was a political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies").
Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was a political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies").
Al Hubbard (VVAW)
Alfred H. Hubbard is a U.S. Air Force veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars, anti-war and civil rights activist, former executive secretary of Vietnam Veterans Against the War and poet.
Alfred H. Hubbard is a U.S. Air Force veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars, anti-war and civil rights activist, former executive secretary of Vietnam Veterans Against the War and poet.
Alan Canfora
Alan Michael Canfora (born August 21, 1949) was a student at Kent State University, Ohio, when he was shot and wounded in the right wrist by Ohio National Guardsmen in the Kent State shootings o...
Alan Michael Canfora (born August 21, 1949) was a student at Kent State University, Ohio, when he was shot and wounded in the right wrist by Ohio National Guardsmen in the Kent State shootings o...
Albert E. Kahn
Albert Eugene Kahn (May 11, 1912 – September 15, 1979, also known as Alfred) was an American journalist, photographer, author and nephew of modernist industrial architect Albert Kahn.
Albert Eugene Kahn (May 11, 1912 – September 15, 1979, also known as Alfred) was an American journalist, photographer, author and nephew of modernist industrial architect Albert Kahn.
Allard K. Lowenstein
Allard Kenneth Lowenstein, (January 16, 1929 – March 14, 1980), was a liberal Democratic politician, a one-term congressman representing the 5th District in Nassau County, New York from 19...
Allard Kenneth Lowenstein, (January 16, 1929 – March 14, 1980), was a liberal Democratic politician, a one-term congressman representing the 5th District in Nassau County, New York from 19...
Allen Ginsberg
Irwin Allen Ginsberg was an American poet who vigorously opposed militarism, materialism and sexual repression.
Irwin Allen Ginsberg was an American poet who vigorously opposed militarism, materialism and sexual repression.
Allen Young (writer)
Allen Young (1941-) is an American journalist, author and editor who is also a social, political and environmental activist.
Allen Young (1941-) is an American journalist, author and editor who is also a social, political and environmental activist.
Allison Krause
Allison B. Krause (April 23, 1951 - May 4, 1970) was an honors student at Kent State University, Ohio, when she was shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard in the Kent State Massacre, while p...
Allison B. Krause (April 23, 1951 - May 4, 1970) was an honors student at Kent State University, Ohio, when she was shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard in the Kent State Massacre, while p...
Andrew Pulley
Andrew Pulley is an American politician who ran as Socialist Workers Party (SWP) candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1972; at the time he was twenty years old, making him inelig...
Andrew Pulley is an American politician who ran as Socialist Workers Party (SWP) candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1972; at the time he was twenty years old, making him inelig...
Anita Hoffman
Anita Hoffman (March 16, 1942 – December 27, 1998), born Anita Kushner, and was a Yippie activist, writer, prankster, and the wife of Abbie Hoffman.
Anita Hoffman (March 16, 1942 – December 27, 1998), born Anita Kushner, and was a Yippie activist, writer, prankster, and the wife of Abbie Hoffman.
Arthur Waskow
Arthur Ocean Waskow, born Arthur I. Waskow, (born 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American author, political activist, and rabbi associated with the Jewish Renewal movement.
Arthur Ocean Waskow, born Arthur I. Waskow, (born 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American author, political activist, and rabbi associated with the Jewish Renewal movement.
Balfour Brickner
Balfour Brickner, a leading rabbi in the Reform Judaism movement, was rabbi emeritus of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in Manhattan when he passed away.
Balfour Brickner, a leading rabbi in the Reform Judaism movement, was rabbi emeritus of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in Manhattan when he passed away.
Barry Melton
Barry "The Fish" Melton (born June 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City) was the co-founder (1965) and original lead guitarist of Country Joe and The Fish.
Barry "The Fish" Melton (born June 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City) was the co-founder (1965) and original lead guitarist of Country Joe and The Fish.
Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was an American civil rights activist, important largely behind the scenes in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and earlier.
Bayard Rustin was an American civil rights activist, important largely behind the scenes in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and earlier.
Benjamin Spock
Benjamin McLane Spock (May 2, 1903 – March 15, 1998) was an American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care, published in 1946, is one of the biggest best-sellers of all time.
Benjamin McLane Spock (May 2, 1903 – March 15, 1998) was an American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care, published in 1946, is one of the biggest best-sellers of all time.
Bernardine Dohrn
Bernardine Rae Dohrn is an American former leader of the anti-Vietnam War radical organization Weather Underground.
Bernardine Rae Dohrn is an American former leader of the anti-Vietnam War radical organization Weather Underground.
Bill Ayers
William Charles "Bill" Ayers is an American elementary education theorist and a former leader of the Weatherman Undergound, a movement that opposed U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
William Charles "Bill" Ayers is an American elementary education theorist and a former leader of the Weatherman Undergound, a movement that opposed U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
Bob Avakian
Bob Avakian (born on March 7, 1943) is Chairman of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA (RCP), which he has led since its formation in 1975.
Bob Avakian (born on March 7, 1943) is Chairman of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA (RCP), which he has led since its formation in 1975.
Burton Hatlen
Burton Norval Hatlen (April 9, 1936 - January 21, 2008) was an American literary scholar and professor at the University of Maine.
Burton Norval Hatlen (April 9, 1936 - January 21, 2008) was an American literary scholar and professor at the University of Maine.
Carl Oglesby
Carl Oglesby (born July 30, 1935 in Akron, Ohio) is a writer, academic, and political activist.
Carl Oglesby (born July 30, 1935 in Akron, Ohio) is a writer, academic, and political activist.
Carl Sagan
Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, science popularizer, and science communicator in the space and natural sciences.
Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, science popularizer, and science communicator in the space and natural sciences.
Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson
Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born in 1945), known as Cathy Wilkerson, is an American radical who was a member of the 1970s radical group called the Weather Underground (WUO).
Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born in 1945), known as Cathy Wilkerson, is an American radical who was a member of the 1970s radical group called the Weather Underground (WUO).
Catonsville Nine
The Catonsville Nine were nine Catholic activists who burned draft files to protest the Vietnam War.
The Catonsville Nine were nine Catholic activists who burned draft files to protest the Vietnam War.
Charles Liteky
Charles James "Charlie" Liteky (born February 14, 1931), formerly known as Angelo Liteky, is an American peace activist who served as a United States Army chaplain in the Vietnam War and w...
Charles James "Charlie" Liteky (born February 14, 1931), formerly known as Angelo Liteky, is an American peace activist who served as a United States Army chaplain in the Vietnam War and w...
Charles Owen Rice
Monsignor Charles Owen Rice (November 21, 1908 – November 13, 2005) was a Roman Catholic priest and an American labor activist.
Monsignor Charles Owen Rice (November 21, 1908 – November 13, 2005) was a Roman Catholic priest and an American labor activist.
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston (October 4, 1923 April 5, 2008) was an American actor of film, theatre and television.
Charlton Heston (October 4, 1923 April 5, 2008) was an American actor of film, theatre and television.
Chicago Seven
The Chicago Seven were seven defendants—Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, and Lee Weiner—charged with conspiracy, inciting to riot,...
The Chicago Seven were seven defendants—Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, and Lee Weiner—charged with conspiracy, inciting to riot,...
Chip Marshall
Charles "Chip" Marshall III is a political activist, and was a member of the prominent anti-Vietnam War group, the Seattle Liberation Front ("Seattle Seven").
Charles "Chip" Marshall III is a political activist, and was a member of the prominent anti-Vietnam War group, the Seattle Liberation Front ("Seattle Seven").
Clara Fraser
Clara Fraser (March 12, 1923 – February 24, 1998) was a feminist and socialist political organizer, who co-founded and led the Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women.
Clara Fraser (March 12, 1923 – February 24, 1998) was a feminist and socialist political organizer, who co-founded and led the Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women.
Country Joe McDonald
Country Joe McDonald was the lead singer of the 1960s psychedelic rock group Country Joe and the Fish.
Country Joe McDonald was the lead singer of the 1960s psychedelic rock group Country Joe and the Fish.
Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg, PhD, (born April 7, 1931) is a former United States military analyst who, while employed by the RAND Corporation, precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he r...
Daniel Ellsberg, PhD, (born April 7, 1931) is a former United States military analyst who, while employed by the RAND Corporation, precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he r...
Daniel Lev
Daniel Saul Lev (October 23, 1933 – July 29, 2006) was an American political scientist and scholar on Indonesia.
Daniel Saul Lev (October 23, 1933 – July 29, 2006) was an American political scientist and scholar on Indonesia.
David Dellinger
David T. Dellinger, one of the most influential American radicals of the 20th century, was a pacifist and activist for nonviolent social change.
David T. Dellinger, one of the most influential American radicals of the 20th century, was a pacifist and activist for nonviolent social change.
David Fine
David Sylvan Fine (born March 19, 1952) is an American domestic terrorist who was one of four perpetrators of the August 24, 1970, Sterling Hall bombing on the campus University of Wisconsin–Mad...
David Sylvan Fine (born March 19, 1952) is an American domestic terrorist who was one of four perpetrators of the August 24, 1970, Sterling Hall bombing on the campus University of Wisconsin–Mad...
David Gilbert (activist)
David Gilbert is an American radical leftist organizer and activist who is currently imprisoned at Clinton Correctional Facility.
David Gilbert is an American radical leftist organizer and activist who is currently imprisoned at Clinton Correctional Facility.
David Harris (protester)
David Victor Harris (born 1946) is an American journalist and author.
David Victor Harris (born 1946) is an American journalist and author.
David M. Shoup
General David Monroe Shoup (December 30, 1904 – January 13, 1983) was a World War II Medal of Honor recipient and the twenty-second Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (January 1,...
General David Monroe Shoup (December 30, 1904 – January 13, 1983) was a World War II Medal of Honor recipient and the twenty-second Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (January 1,...
David Mixner
David Mixner (born August 16, 1946) is a civil rights activist and best-selling author.
David Mixner (born August 16, 1946) is a civil rights activist and best-selling author.
Dennis Sweeney
Dennis Sweeney (born in 1943) was an anti-Vietnam War protestor and civil rights activist in the 1960s.
Dennis Sweeney (born in 1943) was an anti-Vietnam War protestor and civil rights activist in the 1960s.
Dianne Donghi
Dianne Marie Donghi (born 1949) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (1960 organization) and Weatherman (organization).
Dianne Marie Donghi (born 1949) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (1960 organization) and Weatherman (organization).
Dick Gregory
Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory (born October 12, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur.
Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory (born October 12, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur.
Donald Kalish
Donald Kalish (December 4, 1919-June 8, 2000) was an American logician, educator, and anti-war activist.
Donald Kalish (December 4, 1919-June 8, 2000) was an American logician, educator, and anti-war activist.
Dwight Armstrong
Dwight Alan Armstrong (August 29, 1951 – June 20, 2010) was an American anti-Vietnam War activist who was one of four persons involved in the August 24, 1970, Sterling Hall bombing on the ...
Dwight Alan Armstrong (August 29, 1951 – June 20, 2010) was an American anti-Vietnam War activist who was one of four persons involved in the August 24, 1970, Sterling Hall bombing on the ...
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American actress, singer and cabaret star.
Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American actress, singer and cabaret star.
Ed Sanders
Ed Sanders (born August 17, 1939) is an American poet, singer, social activist, environmentalist, author and publisher and has been a longtime member of the band The Fugs.
Ed Sanders (born August 17, 1939) is an American poet, singer, social activist, environmentalist, author and publisher and has been a longtime member of the band The Fugs.
Eleanor Raskin
Eleanor E. Raskin née Stein; (born March 16, 1946) was a member of Weatherman.
Eleanor E. Raskin née Stein; (born March 16, 1946) was a member of Weatherman.
Esther Muncaster
Esther Muncaster, a former U.S. political prisoner known for her protests against the un-declared Vietnam War as well as the collective control via the United Nations succumbed to pancreatic c...
Esther Muncaster, a former U.S. political prisoner known for her protests against the un-declared Vietnam War as well as the collective control via the United Nations succumbed to pancreatic c...
Florence Beaumont
Florence Beaumont (died October 15, 1967, Los Angeles) was an American who self-immolated herself in protest of the escalating Vietnam war.
Florence Beaumont (died October 15, 1967, Los Angeles) was an American who self-immolated herself in protest of the escalating Vietnam war.
Franz Schurmann
Herbert Franz Schurmann (June 21, 1926 – August 20, 2010) was an American sociologist and historian who was best known for his research and writings about Communist China during the Cold W...
Herbert Franz Schurmann (June 21, 1926 – August 20, 2010) was an American sociologist and historian who was best known for his research and writings about Communist China during the Cold W...
Gainesville Eight
The Gainesville Eight were a group of anti-Vietnam War activists indicted on charges of conspiracy to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida.
The Gainesville Eight were a group of anti-Vietnam War activists indicted on charges of conspiracy to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida.
Gareth Porter
Gareth Porter (born 18 June 1942, Independence, Kansas) is an American historian, investigative journalist and policy analyst on U.S. foreign and military policy.
Gareth Porter (born 18 June 1942, Independence, Kansas) is an American historian, investigative journalist and policy analyst on U.S. foreign and military policy.
General Hersheybar
General Hersheybar (aka Calypso Joe) is a satirical character of the Vietnam War-era protest movement, who parodied U.S. General Lewis B. Hershey, then Director of the Selective Service.
General Hersheybar (aka Calypso Joe) is a satirical character of the Vietnam War-era protest movement, who parodied U.S. General Lewis B. Hershey, then Director of the Selective Service.
George Wald
George Wald (November 18, 1906 – April 12, 1997) was an American scientist who is best known for his work with pigments in the retina.
George Wald (November 18, 1906 – April 12, 1997) was an American scientist who is best known for his work with pigments in the retina.
H. Bruce Franklin
Howard Bruce Franklin (born 1934) is an American cultural historian who has authored or edited nineteen books on a range of subjects.
Howard Bruce Franklin (born 1934) is an American cultural historian who has authored or edited nineteen books on a range of subjects.
Hans F. Loeser
Hans F. Loeser (September 28, 1920 - May 15, 2010) was an American lawyer whose activism during the Vietnam War earned him the enmity of Richard Nixon.
Hans F. Loeser (September 28, 1920 - May 15, 2010) was an American lawyer whose activism during the Vietnam War earned him the enmity of Richard Nixon.
Harold H. Thompson (anarchist)
Harold H. Thompson (born April 9, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia – died October 11, 2008) was an Irish-American anarchist activist and prisoner.
Harold H. Thompson (born April 9, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia – died October 11, 2008) was an Irish-American anarchist activist and prisoner.
Harrisburg Seven
The Harrisburg Seven were a group of religious anti-war activists led by Philip Berrigan.
The Harrisburg Seven were a group of religious anti-war activists led by Philip Berrigan.
Harry Ring
Harry Ring (1918 - April 18, 2007) was an American communist and a founding member of the Socialist Workers Party.
Harry Ring (1918 - April 18, 2007) was an American communist and a founding member of the Socialist Workers Party.
Herbert Aptheker
Herbert Aptheker (July 31, 1915 – March 17, 2003) was an American Marxist historian and political activist.
Herbert Aptheker (July 31, 1915 – March 17, 2003) was an American Marxist historian and political activist.
Holly Near
Holly Near is an American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist for social change.
Holly Near is an American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist for social change.
Howard Machtinger
Howard Norton Machtinger (born April 26, 1946) is a former director of Carolina Teaching Fellows, a student teacher scholarship program at the University of North Carolina.
Howard Norton Machtinger (born April 26, 1946) is a former director of Carolina Teaching Fellows, a student teacher scholarship program at the University of North Carolina.
Howard Mechanic
Howard Lawrence Mechanic was an undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis who went into hiding for 28 years after being accused of throwing a cherry bomb at the university's RO...
Howard Lawrence Mechanic was an undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis who went into hiding for 28 years after being accused of throwing a cherry bomb at the university's RO...
Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was an American historian, academic, author, playwright, and social activist.
Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was an American historian, academic, author, playwright, and social activist.
Hugh B. Hester
Hugh Bryan Hester (August 5, 1895 - November 25, 1983) was an Army Brigadier General born in Hester, North Carolina.
Hugh Bryan Hester (August 5, 1895 - November 25, 1983) was an Army Brigadier General born in Hester, North Carolina.
James Bevel
James L. Bevel (October 19, 1936 – December 19, 2008) was an American minister and leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement who, as the Director of Direct Action and Director of Nonviolent Educ...
James L. Bevel (October 19, 1936 – December 19, 2008) was an American minister and leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement who, as the Director of Direct Action and Director of Nonviolent Educ...
James C. Thomson, Jr.
James Claude "Jim" Thomson Jr. (September 14, 1931—August 11, 2002) was an American statesman, historian and journalist.
James Claude "Jim" Thomson Jr. (September 14, 1931—August 11, 2002) was an American statesman, historian and journalist.
James F. Colaianni
James F. Colaianni (born, Paterson, New Jersey, August 6, 1922) is an American Catholic lay theologian, author, publisher, lawyer and activist.
James F. Colaianni (born, Paterson, New Jersey, August 6, 1922) is an American Catholic lay theologian, author, publisher, lawyer and activist.
James Harris (politician)
James Harris (born 1948) is an African American communist politician and member of the National Committee of the Socialist Workers Party.
James Harris (born 1948) is an African American communist politician and member of the National Committee of the Socialist Workers Party.
Jan Rose Kasmir
Jan Rose Kasmir (born in 1950) is a former US high-school student who took part in the protest against America’s involvement in Vietnam in Washington DC where thousands of anti-war activists had...
Jan Rose Kasmir (born in 1950) is a former US high-school student who took part in the protest against America’s involvement in Vietnam in Washington DC where thousands of anti-war activists had...
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is an American actress, writer, communist, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru.
Jane Fonda is an American actress, writer, communist, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru.
Jeff Dowd
Jeff Dowd (born November 20, 1949) is an American film producer and political activist best known as a member of the "Seattle Seven," who went to jail (briefly, for contempt of court) following ...
Jeff Dowd (born November 20, 1949) is an American film producer and political activist best known as a member of the "Seattle Seven," who went to jail (briefly, for contempt of court) following ...
Jeff Halper
Jeff Halper (born 1946) is an anthropologist, author, lecturer, political activist, and co-founder and Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD).
Jeff Halper (born 1946) is an anthropologist, author, lecturer, political activist, and co-founder and Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD).
Jeff Sharlet (Vietnam anti-war activist)
Jeff Sharlet (1942–1969), a Vietnam veteran, was a leader of the GI resistance movement during the Vietnam War and the founding editor of Vietnam GI.
Jeff Sharlet (1942–1969), a Vietnam veteran, was a leader of the GI resistance movement during the Vietnam War and the founding editor of Vietnam GI.
Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra (born Eric Reed Boucher; June 17, 1958) is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States.
Jello Biafra (born Eric Reed Boucher; June 17, 1958) is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States.
Jerry Rubin
Jerry Rubin (July 14, 1938 – November 28, 1994) was an American social activist during the 1960s and 1970s.
Jerry Rubin (July 14, 1938 – November 28, 1994) was an American social activist during the 1960s and 1970s.
Jim Glover
Jim R. Glover (born 1942) is a long-time peace activist and folk singer from Cleveland, Ohio, who currently lives in Brandon, Florida.
Jim R. Glover (born 1942) is a long-time peace activist and folk singer from Cleveland, Ohio, who currently lives in Brandon, Florida.
Joan Baez
Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941) is an American folk singer, songwriter and activist.
Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941) is an American folk singer, songwriter and activist.
John Cort
John C. Cort (1913–2006), was a longtime Christian socialist writer and activist.
John C. Cort (1913–2006), was a longtime Christian socialist writer and activist.
John Fogerty
John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and...
John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and...
John Hersey
John Richard Hersey (June 17, 1914 – March 24, 1993) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer and journalist considered one of the earliest practitioners of the so-called New Journalism...
John Richard Hersey (June 17, 1914 – March 24, 1993) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer and journalist considered one of the earliest practitioners of the so-called New Journalism...
John Jacobs (student leader)
John Gregory Jacobs (September 30, 1947 - October 20, 1997) was an American student and anti-war activist in the 1960s and early 1970s.
John Gregory Jacobs (September 30, 1947 - October 20, 1997) was an American student and anti-war activist in the 1960s and early 1970s.
John Kerry
John Forbes Kerry is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
John Forbes Kerry is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
John Leonard (critic)
John Leonard (February 25, 1939 – November 5, 2008) was an American literary, television, film, and cultural critic.
John Leonard (February 25, 1939 – November 5, 2008) was an American literary, television, film, and cultural critic.
Judith Alice Clark
Judy Clark was a 1960s American radical activist, battling both the Vietnam War and racism.
Judy Clark was a 1960s American radical activist, battling both the Vietnam War and racism.
Judy Collins
Judith Marjorie "Judy" Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk, show tunes...
Judith Marjorie "Judy" Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk, show tunes...
Karen Ashley
Karen Ashley (born 1949) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and The Weatherman (WUO).
Karen Ashley (born 1949) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and The Weatherman (WUO).
Katherine Ann Power
Katherine Ann Power (born January 25, 1949) is an American ex-convict and long-time fugitive, who was placed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted List in 1970, along with her...
Katherine Ann Power (born January 25, 1949) is an American ex-convict and long-time fugitive, who was placed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted List in 1970, along with her...
Larry Niven
Laurence van Cott Niven / ˈlæri ˈnɪvən/ (born April 30, 1938 in Los Angeles, California) is an American science fiction author.
Laurence van Cott Niven / ˈlæri ˈnɪvən/ (born April 30, 1938 in Los Angeles, California) is an American science fiction author.
Lenni Brenner
Lenni Brenner (born 1937) is an American Marxist Trotskyist writer.
Lenni Brenner (born 1937) is an American Marxist Trotskyist writer.
Leslie Cagan
Leslie Cagan (born 1947) is an American activist, writer, and socialist organizer involved with the peace and social justice movements.
Leslie Cagan (born 1947) is an American activist, writer, and socialist organizer involved with the peace and social justice movements.
Lillian Robinson
Lillian Sara Robinson (April 18, 1941 – September 20, 2006) was a Marxist feminist activist, writer, and theorist.
Lillian Sara Robinson (April 18, 1941 – September 20, 2006) was a Marxist feminist activist, writer, and theorist.
Linda Jenness
Linda Jenness (born 1941) was a Socialist Workers Party candidate for president of the United States in the 1972 election.
Linda Jenness (born 1941) was a Socialist Workers Party candidate for president of the United States in the 1972 election.
Mark Rudd
Mark William Rudd (born June 2, 1947) is a political organizer, mathematics instructor, and anti-war activist, most well known for his involvement with the Weather Underground.
Mark William Rudd (born June 2, 1947) is a political organizer, mathematics instructor, and anti-war activist, most well known for his involvement with the Weather Underground.
Marshall Bloom
Marshall Bloom is best known as the co-founder of the Liberation News Service (LNS) with Ray Mungo in 1967.
Marshall Bloom is best known as the co-founder of the Liberation News Service (LNS) with Ray Mungo in 1967.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Matthew Stark
Matthew Stark is a noted civil rights activist in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Lee County, Florida.
Matthew Stark is a noted civil rights activist in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Lee County, Florida.
Maury Maverick, Jr.
Maury Maverick, Jr. (January 3, 1921 – January 28, 2003) was an American lawyer, politician, activist, and columnist from the U.S. state of Texas.
Maury Maverick, Jr. (January 3, 1921 – January 28, 2003) was an American lawyer, politician, activist, and columnist from the U.S. state of Texas.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg (born March 3, 1945) is an American activist and politician who was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in the state of Delaware on the Green Party ticket in ...
Michael Berg (born March 3, 1945) is an American activist and politician who was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in the state of Delaware on the Green Party ticket in ...
Michael D. Knox
Michael D. Knox (b. Wyandotte, Michigan, 1946), is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Distinguished University Professor, author, Research Center Director, and Founder and CEO of the US Peace Mem...
Michael D. Knox (b. Wyandotte, Michigan, 1946), is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Distinguished University Professor, author, Research Center Director, and Founder and CEO of the US Peace Mem...
Michael Harrington
Edward Michael "Mike" Harrington (February 24, 1928 — July 31, 1989) was an American democratic socialist, writer, political activist, professor of political science, radio commentator and...
Edward Michael "Mike" Harrington (February 24, 1928 — July 31, 1989) was an American democratic socialist, writer, political activist, professor of political science, radio commentator and...
Michael Justesen
Michael Justesen (born May 17, 1950) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the Seattle Liberation Front (SLF) and Weather Underground Organization (WUO).
Michael Justesen (born May 17, 1950) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the Seattle Liberation Front (SLF) and Weather Underground Organization (WUO).
Michael Lerner (rabbi)
Michael Lerner (born 1943) is a political activist, the editor of Tikkun, a progressive Jewish interfaith magazine based in Berkeley, California, and the rabbi of Beyt Tikkun Synagogue of Sa...
Michael Lerner (born 1943) is a political activist, the editor of Tikkun, a progressive Jewish interfaith magazine based in Berkeley, California, and the rabbi of Beyt Tikkun Synagogue of Sa...
Michael Uhl
Michael Uhl is a Vietnam veteran antiwar activist, critic and independent scholar, born April 14, 1944, who grew up in Babylon, Long Island, New York.
Michael Uhl is a Vietnam veteran antiwar activist, critic and independent scholar, born April 14, 1944, who grew up in Babylon, Long Island, New York.
Morris Kight
Morris Kight (born November 19, 1919, Comanche County, Texas died January 19, 2003, Los Angeles, California) was a gay rights pioneer and peace activist, based in Los Angeles.
Morris Kight (born November 19, 1919, Comanche County, Texas died January 19, 2003, Los Angeles, California) was a gay rights pioneer and peace activist, based in Los Angeles.
Morris Starsky
Morris Joseph Starsky (February 1, 1933 – January 20, 1989), an American political and social activist and philosophy professor, served as a tenured faculty member in the Arizona State Universit...
Morris Joseph Starsky (February 1, 1933 – January 20, 1989), an American political and social activist and philosophy professor, served as a tenured faculty member in the Arizona State Universit...
Murray Rothbard
Murray Newton Rothbard (March 2, 1926 – January 7, 1995) was an American author and economist of the Austrian School who helped define modern libertarianism and popularized a form of free-m...
Murray Newton Rothbard (March 2, 1926 – January 7, 1995) was an American author and economist of the Austrian School who helped define modern libertarianism and popularized a form of free-m...
Nancy Kurshan
Nancy Kurshan was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 4, 1944, was raised as a “red diaper baby” and is best known for being a founder of the Youth International Party.
Nancy Kurshan was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 4, 1944, was raised as a “red diaper baby” and is best known for being a founder of the Youth International Party.
Naomi Jaffe
Naomi Esther Jaffe (born 1943) is a former undergraduate student of Herbert Marcuse and member of the Weather Underground Organization.
Naomi Esther Jaffe (born 1943) is a former undergraduate student of Herbert Marcuse and member of the Weather Underground Organization.
Noam Chomsky
Avram Noam Chomsky (; born December 7, 1928), known as Noam Chomsky, is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, and political activist.
Avram Noam Chomsky (; born December 7, 1928), known as Noam Chomsky, is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, and political activist.
Norma Becker
Norma Becker (1930 – 2006) was a founder of the Fifth Avenue Vietnam Peace Parade Committee, which drew tens of thousands to protest the Vietnam War, and of the Mobilization for Survival coalition.
Norma Becker (1930 – 2006) was a founder of the Fifth Avenue Vietnam Peace Parade Committee, which drew tens of thousands to protest the Vietnam War, and of the Mobilization for Survival coalition.
Norman Mailer
Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
Norman Morrison
Norman Morrison, born in Erie, Pennsylvania, was a Baltimore Quaker best known for committing suicide at age 31 in an act of self-immolation to protest United States involvement in the Vietnam War.
Norman Morrison, born in Erie, Pennsylvania, was a Baltimore Quaker best known for committing suicide at age 31 in an act of self-immolation to protest United States involvement in the Vietnam War.
Paul Goodman (writer)
Paul Goodman (September 9, 1911 – August 2, 1972) was an American sociologist, poet, writer, anarchist, and public intellectual.
Paul Goodman (September 9, 1911 – August 2, 1972) was an American sociologist, poet, writer, anarchist, and public intellectual.
Pete Seeger
Peter "Pete" Seeger is an American folk singer and a figure in the mid-twentieth century American folk music revival.
Peter "Pete" Seeger is an American folk singer and a figure in the mid-twentieth century American folk music revival.
Peter Camejo
Peter Miguel Camejo (December 31, 1939 – September 13, 2008) was an American author, activist and politician.
Peter Miguel Camejo (December 31, 1939 – September 13, 2008) was an American author, activist and politician.
Phil Ochs
Philip David Ochs (; December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, ear...
Philip David Ochs (; December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, ear...
Philip Berrigan
Philip Francis Berrigan was an internationally renowned American peace activist, Christian anarchist and former Catholic priest.
Philip Francis Berrigan was an internationally renowned American peace activist, Christian anarchist and former Catholic priest.
Phoebe Hirsch
Phoebe Hirsch (born 1949) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (1960 organization) (SDS) and Weatherman (organization) (WUO).
Phoebe Hirsch (born 1949) is a former member of Students for a Democratic Society (1960 organization) (SDS) and Weatherman (organization) (WUO).
Ralph Yarborough
Ralph Webster Yarborough was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the United States Senate and was a leader of the progressive or liberal wing of his party in his many races for statewide...
Ralph Webster Yarborough was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the United States Senate and was a leader of the progressive or liberal wing of his party in his many races for statewide...
Ray Mungo
Raymond Mungo (born 1946) is the author, co-author, or editor of more than a dozen books.
Raymond Mungo (born 1946) is the author, co-author, or editor of more than a dozen books.
Rennie Davis
Rennard Cordon “Rennie” Davis (born May 23, 1941) is a former, prominent American anti-Vietnam War protest leader of the 1960s.
Rennard Cordon “Rennie” Davis (born May 23, 1941) is a former, prominent American anti-Vietnam War protest leader of the 1960s.
Robert "Robby" Stern
Robert Fred Stern, a graduate of the University of Washington's Law program was involved as a leader of SDS and other new left activist organizations in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Robert Fred Stern, a graduate of the University of Washington's Law program was involved as a leader of SDS and other new left activist organizations in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Robert Bly
Robert Bly (born December 23, 1926) is an American poet, author, activist and leader of the Mythopoetic Men's Movement.
Robert Bly (born December 23, 1926) is an American poet, author, activist and leader of the Mythopoetic Men's Movement.
Robert G. Thompson
Robert George Thompson (21 June 1915, Grants Pass, Oregon16 October 1966, New York City) was born on June 21, 1915 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Thompson fought on the side of the Spanish Republicans...
Robert George Thompson (21 June 1915, Grants Pass, Oregon16 October 1966, New York City) was born on June 21, 1915 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Thompson fought on the side of the Spanish Republicans...
Robert J. Mrazek
Robert Jan Mrazek (born November 6, 1945 in Newport, Rhode Island) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 3rd congressional district on Lo...
Robert Jan Mrazek (born November 6, 1945 in Newport, Rhode Island) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 3rd congressional district on Lo...
Robert Malecki
Robert "Bob" Malecki (born October 27, 1942-) is an American activist and Spartacist living in Robertsfors, Sweden.
Robert "Bob" Malecki (born October 27, 1942-) is an American activist and Spartacist living in Robertsfors, Sweden.
Robert McAfee Brown
Robert McAfee Brown was an American theologian and activist.
Robert McAfee Brown was an American theologian and activist.
Robert Roth (activist)
Robert Roth (born 1950), was an active member in the anti-war, anti-racism and anti-imperialism movements of the 1960’s and 70’s, and key member of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) po...
Robert Roth (born 1950), was an active member in the anti-war, anti-racism and anti-imperialism movements of the 1960’s and 70’s, and key member of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) po...
Roger Allen LaPorte
Roger Allen LaPorte (1943 – November 10, 1965) is best known as a protester of the Vietnam War who set himself on fire in front of the United Nations building in New York City on November 9, 196...
Roger Allen LaPorte (1943 – November 10, 1965) is best known as a protester of the Vietnam War who set himself on fire in front of the United Nations building in New York City on November 9, 196...
Ron Kovic
Ronald Lawrence Kovic (born July 4, 1946) is an anti-war activist, veteran and writer who was paralyzed in the Vietnam War.
Ronald Lawrence Kovic (born July 4, 1946) is an anti-war activist, veteran and writer who was paralyzed in the Vietnam War.
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (born 10 September 1939) is an American academic, educator, feminist activist, and writer.
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (born 10 September 1939) is an American academic, educator, feminist activist, and writer.
Sam Brown (activist)
Sam W. Brown, Jr. was a political activist, the head of ACTION under Carter, and ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Sam W. Brown, Jr. was a political activist, the head of ACTION under Carter, and ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Sam Marcy
Sam Marcy (1911–February 1, 1998) was an American Marxist of the post-World War II era.
Sam Marcy (1911–February 1, 1998) was an American Marxist of the post-World War II era.
Sam Smith (journalist)
Sam Smith (born 1937) is an American journalist and political activist who was an early pioneer in alternative media.
Sam Smith (born 1937) is an American journalist and political activist who was an early pioneer in alternative media.
Scott Camil
Scott Camil (born May 19, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is a noted political activist.
Scott Camil (born May 19, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is a noted political activist.
Seattle Liberation Front
The Seattle Liberation Front, or SLF, was a radical anti-Vietnam War movement, based in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
The Seattle Liberation Front, or SLF, was a radical anti-Vietnam War movement, based in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
Silas Bissell
Silas Bissell (April 27, 1942 - June 15, 2002) joined The Weatherman movement for a brief time before going underground after planting a bomb at the University of Washington's ROTC building.
Silas Bissell (April 27, 1942 - June 15, 2002) joined The Weatherman movement for a brief time before going underground after planting a bomb at the University of Washington's ROTC building.
Stanley Ray Bond
Stanley Ray Bond (October 30, 1944 – May 24, 1972) was a former convict who enrolled at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Stanley Ray Bond (October 30, 1944 – May 24, 1972) was a former convict who enrolled at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Staughton Lynd
Staughton Craig Lynd (born November 22, 1929) is an American conscientious objector, Quaker, peace activist and civil rights activist, tax resister, historian, professor, author and lawyer.
Staughton Craig Lynd (born November 22, 1929) is an American conscientious objector, Quaker, peace activist and civil rights activist, tax resister, historian, professor, author and lawyer.
Stephen Spiro
Stephen Spiro (1939-2007) was a political activist known for his opposition against the Vietnam War and his advocacy of a consistent life ethic.
Stephen Spiro (1939-2007) was a political activist known for his opposition against the Vietnam War and his advocacy of a consistent life ethic.
Stew Albert
Stewart Edward "Stew" Albert (December 4, 1939 – January 30, 2006) was an early member of the Yippies, an anti-Vietnam War political activist, and an important figure in the New Left movement of...
Stewart Edward "Stew" Albert (December 4, 1939 – January 30, 2006) was an early member of the Yippies, an anti-Vietnam War political activist, and an important figure in the New Left movement of...
Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag (; January 16, 1933 – December 28, 2004) was an American author, literary theorist, feminist, public intellectual and political activist; her published works include On Photograph...
Susan Sontag (; January 16, 1933 – December 28, 2004) was an American author, literary theorist, feminist, public intellectual and political activist; her published works include On Photograph...
Susan Stern
Susan Ellen (Tanenbaum) Stern (January 31, 1943 – July 31, 1976) was an American political activist.
Susan Ellen (Tanenbaum) Stern (January 31, 1943 – July 31, 1976) was an American political activist.
Telford Taylor
Telford Taylor (February 24, 1908 - May 23, 1998) was an American lawyer best known for his role in the Counsel for the Prosecution at the Nuremberg Trials after World War II, his opposition to ...
Telford Taylor (February 24, 1908 - May 23, 1998) was an American lawyer best known for his role in the Counsel for the Prosecution at the Nuremberg Trials after World War II, his opposition to ...
Thomas Lewis (activist)
Thomas Lewis (1940-2008) was an artist, peace activist, and a father.
Thomas Lewis (1940-2008) was an artist, peace activist, and a father.
Tod Ensign
Tod Ensign is an American veteran's rights lawyer and Director of Citizen Soldier, a non-profit GI and veterans rights advocacy group based in New York City.
Tod Ensign is an American veteran's rights lawyer and Director of Citizen Soldier, a non-profit GI and veterans rights advocacy group based in New York City.
Todd Gitlin
Todd Gitlin (born 1943) is an American sociologist, political writer, novelist, and cultural commentator.
Todd Gitlin (born 1943) is an American sociologist, political writer, novelist, and cultural commentator.
Tom Harkin
Thomas Richard 'Tom' Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party.
Thomas Richard 'Tom' Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party.
Tom Hayden
Thomas Emmet "Tom" Hayden (born December 11, 1939) is an American social and political activist and politician, known for his involvement in the animal rights, and the anti-war and civil rights ...
Thomas Emmet "Tom" Hayden (born December 11, 1939) is an American social and political activist and politician, known for his involvement in the animal rights, and the anti-war and civil rights ...
Tom Paxton
Thomas Richard Paxton (born October 31, 1937) is an American folk singer and singer-songwriter who has been writing, performing and recording music for over forty years.
Thomas Richard Paxton (born October 31, 1937) is an American folk singer and singer-songwriter who has been writing, performing and recording music for over forty years.
Walter Cronkite
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81).
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81).
Will D. Campbell
Will Davis Campbell (born 1924 in Amite County, Mississippi, United States) is a Baptist minister, activist, author, and lecturer.
Will Davis Campbell (born 1924 in Amite County, Mississippi, United States) is a Baptist minister, activist, author, and lecturer.
William Sloane Coffin
William Sloane Coffin, Jr. (June 1, 1924 – April 12, 2006) was an American liberal Christian clergyman and long-time peace activist.
William Sloane Coffin, Jr. (June 1, 1924 – April 12, 2006) was an American liberal Christian clergyman and long-time peace activist.