About Dissent Magazine Dissent magazine was founded in 1954 by Iriving Howe, and continues to be a vital voice of the democratic left. Co-edited by Mitchell Cohen and Michael Walzer, Dissent covers culture and politics in the U.S., Europe and around the world with incisive and in-depth articles. Dissent magazine was founded in 1954 by Iriving Howe, and continues to be a vital voice of the democratic left. Co-edited by Mitchell Cohen and Michael Walzer, Dissent covers culture and politics in the U.S., Europe and around the world with incisive and in-depth articles. By Richard_Hatcherin Politicswith politicsdissentmagazinefounded1954irivinghowecontinuesby 2 users