James Weinstein (July 17, 1926 – June 16, 2005) was an American historian and editor best known as the founder and publisher of In These Times, a progressive magazine started in 1976 in Chicago.
Early life and education
James Weinstein was born in Manhattan on July 17, 1926, to an affluent family whose money came from real estate. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and afterward, earned a bachelor's degree in government from Cornell University in 1949, and a master's degree in history from Columbia University in 1956.
Political views and affiliations
As a young man, Weinstein supported the 1948 presidential campaign of Henry A. Wallace, who ran on the Progressive Party ticket. The campaign was backed by the Communist Party, which he joined that same year. After founding In These Times, he continued to identify as a socialist, but in his editorials, he encouraged leftists to work within the Democratic Party. He edited the magazine until he retired in 1999.