Young Radicals

In "Young Radicals," coauthor Jeremy McCarter tells the compelling story of five American activists—Randolph Bourne, Max Eastman, Walter Lippmann, Alice Paul, and John Reed—who passionately fought for their ideals of freedom, equality, and social change during the tumultuous years leading up to World War I. Drawing from six years of archival research, McCarter explores their contributions and challenges as they navigated a nation descending into chaos, all while grappling with the profound questions of what it means to live—and risk everything—for one's beliefs. Their legacies continue to resonate today, highlighting the ongoing struggle for peace, women's rights, economic equality, and free speech in American democracy.