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Charles Peters, the founding editor of Washington Monthly magazine and an influential voice in progressive politics for more than half a century, has died at age 96.
Peters, who died on Dec. 20 at his Washington, D.C., home, first threw his hat in the ring of politics and policymaking in 1968 when he was hired as an assistant to then-Sen. Harrison Williams (D-N.J.). He left that post a year later to focus on founding Washington Monthly in 1969, a magazine he said at the time was “dedicated to making government work better.”
Peters served as the magazine’s editor in chief for 28 years, where he focused on providing “a platform for a new breed of liberal thinkers” and wrote prolifically on issues of the day, such as the Vietnam War and civil rights.
After his retirement from the Washington Monthly in 1998, he continued as a senior editor at the magazine and an active participant in U.S. politics until the end of his life, weighing in on topics such as healthcare, the environment, and higher education.
Peters was widely admired by many for his commitment to progressive ideals and his moral integrity. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including four honorary degrees, an award from the MacArthur Foundation, and the National Magazine Award for editorial excellence.
Peters is survived by his wife Hellen and their three children, Sarah, Robert, and David.