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Chris Hedges

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The Resume

    (September 18, 1956- )
    Born in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
    Journalist and author
    Published the books 'War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning,' 'Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle' and 'Death of the Liberal Class'
    Contributed as a columnist and/or editor to 'The Washington Post,' 'The Nation,' 'The Guardian,' and 'Christian Science Monitor'

Why he might be annoying:

    He describes himself as a Christian socialist.
    His policies are radically left-wing.
    He has openly criticized Atheism.
    He can be a deadpan snarker at times.
    He is divorced.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was arrested while rallying Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York.
    He was part of 'The New York Times' team of reporters that received a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the War on Terror.
    He has openly criticized Barack Obama for utilizing unauthorized surveillance of American citizens.
    He commented that people are not truly free if the rich become richer and poor become poorer.
    He has taught at Columbia University, New York University, Princeton University, and The University of Toronto.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 26 Votes: 15.38% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 66 Votes: 63.64% Annoying