Debs, a socialist and labor activist, secured nearly 1 million votes while behind bars for running afoul of the Sedition Act of 1918.
  • PugJesus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Difference is, Debs was actually persecuted by the government for his beliefs. Oh, and not a repugnant fleshsack excuse of a human being.