Leo Panitch (1945–2020)
Published
by
Richard Kuper
JVL Introduction
Leo Panitch, one of the pivotal figures of the international left, died of Covid-19 complications on 19 December.
Here Vivek Chibber, a contributing editor to the Socialist Register, pays tribute to him as a thinker, organiser and warm-hearted, expansive individual.
We also link to appreciations from his close friends and comrades, Colin Leys, Sam Gindin, Ursula Huws and Patrick Bond.
[Added: link to Ronan Burtenshaw’ obituary in Tribune.]
This article was originally published by Jacobin on Tue 22 Dec 2020. Read the original here.
Leo Panitch (1945–2020)
The global left has suffered an irreparable loss with the passing of Leo Panitch this weekend. He was incredibly warm, inviting, and generous to others. And he remained committed to the end to the cause of socialism and human emancipation.
Loading article text…
Comments are now closed.