“Gentrification and consumerism... have destroyed the character of my favorite American haunts, like North Beach, Berkeley, Venice and Aspen.”
Quote by Tom Hayden
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Tom Hayden
Tom Hayden, born on December 11, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, was a prominent American social activist. He was a leader in the student movement and anti-war movement of the 1960s, actively participating in the civil rights movement and peace movement. Hayden has had a wide-ranging impact in the fields of politics, education, and social justice. more
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