The Debs Decision by Scott Nearing

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Author Nearing, Scott, 1883-1983
Title The Debs Decision
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Debs Decision" by Scott Nearing is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Eugene V. Debs, a prominent socialist leader who was convicted under the Espionage Act for his anti-war speech delivered in Canton, Ohio, during World War I. The work seeks to explore the implications of the court's decision regarding free speech and the legal tensions surrounding dissent in a wartime context. In "The Debs Decision," Nearing details Debs' conviction and the subsequent Supreme Court ruling that upheld it, asserting that his speech had the potential to obstruct military recruitment. Through a powerful presentation of Debs’ arguments, the book highlights his unwavering commitment to free speech and the socialist cause, wherein he expresses solidarity with fellow activists and critiques the capitalist system. Ultimately, Nearing illustrates the broader themes of social justice, the struggle for workers' rights, and the inherent conflict between government authority and individual liberties, arguing that the court's decision marked a significant setback for democratic rights in the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Subject United States. Supreme Court
Subject Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926
Category Text
EBook-No. 20666
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 27, 2007
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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