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Michael Harrington, American Socialist
Democratic Socialists of America founder Michael Harrington, who died thirty years ago today, was a beacon of humanity, decency, and socialism throughout his lifetime.
Maurice Isserman, a charter member of DSA, is the author of The Other American: The Life of Michael Harrington (2000). He teaches history at Hamilton College.
Democratic Socialists of America founder Michael Harrington, who died thirty years ago today, was a beacon of humanity, decency, and socialism throughout his lifetime.