anti-communism

The chapter chronicles Robert Heinlein's deep involvement in the fractured EPIC movement during the mid-1930s, highlighting his activism against social injustices faced by migrant workers and his efforts to navigate and counter communist influence within the Democratic Party. It details his political and personal partnership with Leslyn Heinlein as they engaged in grassroots campaigning, coalition-building, and preparation for Heinlein's eventual run for office, all set against a backdrop of rising political tensions, factionalism, and state repression.

This chapter provides comprehensive notes and citations detailing Robert A. Heinlein's political activism during the 1930s and early 1940s, including his involvement in the 1934 California gubernatorial election and the EPIC movement. It highlights the challenges posed by the loss of Heinlein's personal papers, his consistent anti-communist ideology equating communism with fascism, and his gradual transition from political management to literary development. The chapter also emphasizes Heinlein's collaborative partnership with his wife Leslyn and draws on archival research to illuminate his political thought, personal relationships, and early writing career.