Background
Wylie, David A. was born on November 30, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Wylie, David A. was born on November 30, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
University of Chicago (Bachelor of Arts, 1950). Boston University (Master of Arts, 1952). Georgetown University Law School (Bachelor of Laws, 1959).
Tax Law Specialist, Rulings Division, Internal Revenue Service, 1960.
Associate, Nutter, McClennen & Fish, Boston, 1960-1964. Attorney and Special Counsel to Development Administrator, Boston Redevelopment Authority, 1964-1969.
General Counsel, Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, 1969-1972.
Nuclear Terror and the Urban Ballot (Trueblood Publishing, 2009). He is also a practicing attorney in Boston, Massachusetts. Wylie served as an officer in the United States Coast Guard at the Houston Portuguese Security Station.
Later, he worked on several political campaigns, once as an advance man in a presidential run.
He went on to become a dedicated public servant himself, serving the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts for fourteen years, first on the Cambridge School Committee and eventually on City Council. As a city councilor, Wylie brought to light the inadequacy of the evacuation plan recommended by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts should Cambridge become a target of nuclear attack.
This resulted in hearings on the topic and eventually the publication of a pamphlet titled "Cambridge and nuclear weapons: Is there a place to hide?" The pamphlet was so well received by the citizens of Cambridge that communities across the state and country requested copies and a reprint was ordered. Wylie was also instrumental in the establishment of the Cambridge Peace Commission through a city ordinance.
His book is the product of these experiences plus decades of research and advocacy on the topics of nuclear disarmament, citizen activism, and global democracy.
Wylie also maintains a blog called Idea Ransacker at which he updates regularly with relevant news and commentary. He is also a regular contributor to Massachusetts newspapers, including the Cambridge Chronicle
In his book, Wylie calls on the citizenry to act locally to build the global democracy needed to keep international peace. He recognizes the fact that the nuclear threat is difficult to make personal because most people feel that they are unable to effect change individually.
According to Wylie though, tremendous power lies in our cities and towns.
The trick is being heard. The book was a finalist in the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the categories of Current Events and Social Change.
"Wylie offers a powerful message: If you want to fix America, begin at the local level, but think globally and in the process revive our democracy." - Former United States Senator Bill Bradley
Wylie holds a Bachelor from the University of Chicago, an Master of Arts from Boston University, and an Bachelor of Laws from Georgetown Law School.
Member: Cambridge Massachusetts School Committee, 1968-1973. City Council, 1974-1975. 1978-1983. Member: Massachusetts Bar Association.
Massachusetts Conveyancers Association.
The American Society of International Law.