Tom Hayden Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tom Hayden.

Tom Hayden was an American social and political activist, author, and politician. Born on December 11, 1939, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Hayden played a significant role in the civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s. He co-founded the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and was a prominent leader in protests against the Vietnam War. Hayden later became involved in politics, serving as a California State Assemblyman and State Senator. Throughout his life, he remained committed to progressive causes and activism. Tom Hayden passed away on October 23, 2016.

Most centrist Democrats... try to distance themselves from c

Most centrist Democrats... try to distance themselves from controversies that recall the 1960s. There are journalistic centrists as well, who avoid hard truths for the sake of acceptance and legitimacy.

Tom Hayden

Truth Distance

The issue of civil rights was too much for the establishment

The issue of civil rights was too much for the establishment to handle. One of the chapters of history that's least studied by historians is the 300 to 500 riots in the U.S. between 1965 and 1970.

Tom Hayden

History