Date of Birth: September 18, 1956
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and war correspondent, renowned for his critical views on American society, politics, and foreign policy. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and raised in a Presbyterian family. Hedges graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and later received a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. Hedges began his career as a journalist covering the Falklands War for NPR. He has reported from over 50 countries and covered conflicts in Central America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans. As a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, he was part of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for coverage of global terrorism. Hedges is also a prolific author, having written several influential books including “War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning,” “Empire of Illusion,” and “Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt.” His work often critiques the structural inequalities and moral failures of modern society. In addition to his journalism and writing, Hedges has taught courses at Princeton University, Columbia University, and the University of Toronto, focusing on war, religion, and ethics. Currently, he hosts the show “On Contact” on RT America, discussing issues often overlooked by mainstream media.
5 Interesting Facts about Chris Hedges
1. Chris Hedges was a part of The New York Times team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting.
2. He is a fluent speaker of Arabic, Spanish, and French.
3. Hedges was detained in Zuccotti Park during the Occupy Wall Street protests.
4. He has been a vocal critic of the corporate control of media and government.
5. Hedges is an ordained Presbyterian minister.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chris Hedges
1. “War is a force that gives us meaning.”
2. “The more you understand the workings of the system, the less you are able to participate in it.”
3. “The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.”
4. “Fascism is aided and abetted by the liberal class.”
5. “The real danger to the American republic comes from the corporate state, not from radical jihadists or the Taliban.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Chris Hedges’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Chris Hedges has four children: two sons from his first marriage and two daughters from his second marriage to Canadian actress Eunice Wong.
Relevant Links
1. [Chris Hedges on The Real News Network](https://therealnews.com/bios/chris-hedges
3. [Chris Hedges’ official website](https://chrishedges.substack.com/
4. [Chris Hedges on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2332839/
