Michael Parenti

Michael John Parenti (September 30, 1933 – January 24, 2026) was an American political scientist, academic historian and cultural critic. He taught at universities and also ran for political office. Parenti was well known for his Marxist writings and lectures. He was an intellectual of the American Left.

Parenti died at his home in Berkeley, California on January 24, 2026, at the age of 92.

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