Fred R. Harris, Former U.S. Senator and Presidential Candidate, Dies at 94
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Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma and Democratic presidential candidate, passed away at 94. Known for his populist and progressive views, Harris was instrumental in reforming the Democratic Party in the 1960s to include more women and minorities. He served on the Kerner Commission, which highlighted racial inequalities in the U.S., and was a strong advocate for civil rights and anti-poverty programs. After leaving the Senate, Harris became a political science professor in New Mexico and continued to write on political issues.
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