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Deuxcents

(20,774 posts) Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:01 PM Jan 20

Cecile Richards passed away today from brain cancer. She was 67 years old and a warrior to the end 💐 [View all]

She was a labor organizer at Brown University, worked on her mom’s (Ann Richards) gubernatorial election, chief of staff for Nancy Pelosi, President of Planned Parenthood and abortion rights activist to the very end. President Biden awarded her the Medal of Freedom in November, 2024. Rest in Power as we honor you and continue the good fight, Dear Cecile. 🌺

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Cecile Richards passed away today from brain cancer. She was 67 years old and a warrior to the end 💐 [View all] Deuxcents Jan 20 OP

... Faux pas Jan 20 #1

I just saw her in a TV program a short while ago, she's the daughter of Ann Richards who also made history Shellback Squid Jan 20 #2

Very sad news... Spazito Jan 20 #3

Great lady RANDYWILDMAN Jan 20 #4

Rest in Power SheltieLover Jan 20 #5

... 2naSalit Jan 20 #6

I'm sorry to read this. She was a strong voice brer cat Jan 20 #7

... SpankMe Jan 20 #8

She will be so missed. She was a great advocate for us. ancianita Jan 20 #9

Knr UTUSN Jan 20 #10

My in-laws are likely dancing in glee misanthrope Jan 20 #11