Sam Smiith bio
Sam Smith. . . · Is a journalist, activist and social critic who has been at the forefront of new ideas and new politics for nearly seven decades. He has been editing alternative publications since 1964, longer than almost anyone in the country. · Is the author of four well acclaimed books, two at the request of editors - the latest of which is Why Bother?: Getting a Life in a Locked Down Land, which was an Utne Reader staff pick and was selected by Working Assets as one of its books of the month. · Is an award-winning alternative journalist and editor of The Progressive Review. · Has helped to start 6 organizations . Was one of the organizers of the Association of State Green Parties - forerunner of the national Green Party - and, in the 1970s, was a co-founder of the DC Statehood Party, which held public office for more than two decades. Others included the DC Humanities Council and Fair Vote, which helped inspire the current ranked choice voting effforts. · Is the ...