Howard Zinn Biography Book by Dave Zirin Released

Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation, has published a new biography titled *The People’s Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn*. The 320‑page volume, released by Dutton, chronicles the activist historian’s career, from his seminal work *A People’s History of the United States* to his involvement in stage performances and documentary projects.

Zinn’s original book, first issued in 1980, became a bestseller, influencing generations of students and activists while also attracting criticism and bans. Zirin’s biography examines Zinn’s commitment to street activism, his impact on labor and social‑movement history, and the legacy of his “people‑first” approach to historiography.