Lee Weiner (Books)

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Lee Weiner emerged as a significant figure during the intense political activism of the 1960s, notably for his association with the events of the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Although acquitted of charges related to inciting a riot and instructing on the creation of incendiary devices, his involvement highlighted the era's charged social and political atmosphere. His experiences provide a critical lens through which to understand the complex interplay of protest, law, and societal transformation during a tumultuous period. Weiner's perspective offers a unique insight into the driving forces and ramifications of civil disobedience.

Conspiracy to Riot: The Life and Times of One of the Chicago 7

208 pages
8 hours of reading

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In March 1969, eight young men were indicted by the federal government for conspiracy to incite a riot. The group included a little-known community activist and social worker named Lee Weiner, who was just as surprised as the rest of the country when his name was called. The ensuing trial of the Chicago 7 was a media sensation, and it changed Weiner's life forever. As he recalls in his memoir, the trial of the Chicago 7 was part of a long tradition of American radicalism that had shaped him from an early age and remain directly relevant to today's efforts to change America for the better. Weiner shows how commitment to your ideals can change your destiny-- for better and for worse. -- adapted from jacket