"Democracy doesn't die in Darkness but in the full light of capitalism." Harry Leslie Smith February 25, 1923-November 28, 2018.

Tomorrow, the 25th of February, was the day 101 years ago my dad was born. I will post an essay on what that means to me on his birthday. But for now, I wanted to leave you the first paragraph from each of his books and mine, which is about our life together. I still find it impressive that this series of political, historical and personal memoirs about working-class life were written. It is a unique perspective on life in the 20th century. The books are a compelling argument on why for the majority of us, the Welfare State is the only thing that will ensure democracy survives, and life is worth living for the many.