george mcgovern

Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 273

By Erik Loomis

In General

On July 6, 2018

This is the grave of George McGovern. Born in 1922 in Avon, South Dakota to a Methodist minister, McGovern grew up in Mitchell, today known as the home of the ever exciting Corn Palace. He attended Dakota Wesleyan University for awhile, tried to sign up...

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What Should a Left Foreign Policy Look Like?

By Erik Loomis

On August 30, 2017

The American Democratic politician, Senator George McGovern, during his campaign to secure the Democratic Party nomination for the presidential elections. He is backed by many followers.

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This Day in Labor History: July 19, 1972

By Erik Loomis

On July 19, 2015

On July 19, 1972, the AFL-CIO announced its decision not to endorse George McGovern for president. This astounding decision helped doom the already floundering McGovern campaign, helping to guarantee another.

McGovern

By Erik Loomis

In General

On October 21, 2012

The loss of George McGovern is a tremendous loss for American liberalism and a time to reflect. Joan Walsh has the definitive obituary. Included is a link to her interview from a couple of years ago with Jefferson Cowie, which reinforces how tremendously damaging George...