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Deuxcents

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Mon Jan 20, 2025, 05:01 PM Jan 2025

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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... Faux pas Jan 2025 #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 2025 #2
Very sad news... Spazito Jan 2025 #3
Great lady RANDYWILDMAN Jan 2025 #4
Rest in Power SheltieLover Jan 2025 #5
... 2naSalit Jan 2025 #6
I'm sorry to read this. She was a strong voice brer cat Jan 2025 #7
... SpankMe Jan 2025 #8
She will be so missed. She was a great advocate for us. ancianita Jan 2025 #9
Knr UTUSN Jan 2025 #10
My in-laws are likely dancing in glee misanthrope Jan 2025 #11
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