Martin A Lee

Martin A. Lee is an American author and activist known for his work on far-right movements, terrorism, media issues, and drug politics. He holds a philosophy degree from the University of Michigan and has lectured at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Columbia University. In 1994, he received the Pope Foundation Award for Investigative Journalism.

Lee co-founded Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) in 1986 to address perceived media bias. He served as the first full-time editor of FAIR's magazine, *Extra!*. His notable books include *Acid Dreams: The CIA, LSD and the Sixties Rebellion* (1985), co-authored with Bruce Shlain, which explores LSD’s role in both counterculture movements and CIA mind control experiments. *Unreliable Sources: A Guide to Detecting Bias in News Media* (1990), co-authored with Norman Solomon, examines media bias and was praised for its contributions to understanding American news media.

Lee’s third book, *The Beast Reawakens* (1997), focuses on the resurgence of fascism. It received positive reviews for its compelling analysis and was reissued in paperback by Routledge in 2000. His most recent work, *Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana* (2012), delves into the medical, recreational, and scientific aspects of marijuana.

Lee’s writings and activism highlight his commitment to addressing critical issues through investigative journalism and scholarship.