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The Boudins and the Aristocracy of the Left

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The Boudins: A Political Dynasty tells the story of a remarkable family who played a pivotal role in the American left for over a century. From Eugene V. Debs to Noam Chomsky, the Boudins have been at the forefront of some of the most important social and political movements in American history.

Family Circle: The Boudins and the Aristocracy of the Left

by Susan Braudy

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The family's patriarch, Eugene V. Debs, was a leading figure in the American socialist movement. He ran for president five times on the Socialist Party ticket and was imprisoned for his anti-war activism during World War I. Debs's daughter, Kate Richards O'Hare, was a prominent socialist and feminist who also ran for president in 1920. Her son, William O'Hare, was a communist who fought in the Spanish Civil War.

The Boudin family's commitment to social justice continued into the next generation. Leonard Boudin, William O'Hare's cousin, was a prominent civil rights lawyer who defended many of the most famous activists of the 1960s and 1970s. His son, Michael Boudin, is a federal judge who has served on the First Circuit Court of Appeals since 1994.

The Boudins have been a constant presence on the American left for over a century. Their story is a testament to the power of family and the importance of political activism. The Boudins: A Political Dynasty is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American left.

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Family Circle: The Boudins and the Aristocracy of the Left

by Susan Braudy

4.5 out of 5