Former Senator Fred Harris, a key Democratic reformer and civil rights advocate, died at 94.

Former U.S. Senator Fred Harris, a Democratic reformer from Oklahoma, passed away at 94. Harris served in the Senate from 1964 to 1972, and ran unsuccessfully for president in 1976. He played a key role in healing the Democratic Party after the 1968 convention, advocating for civil rights and anti-poverty programs. Harris was also a member of the Kerner Commission, which investigated urban riots.

November 23, 2024
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