gcreptile 10,976 Posted July 12, 2017 I got tired of always thinking about where to put the activists, so here's a thread for them: First entry: Feminist Sheila Michaels, who spread the title "Ms." dead at 78 from leukemia: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jul/09/sheila-michaels-feminist-helped-change-the-world-with-ms-title-for-women http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40528950 I guess you can also put your anti-rape campaigners, black lives matter-folks, and Ralph Nader in here. Edit: Link fixed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted July 12, 2017 Inactivists, surely? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,976 Posted July 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Inactivists, surely? If you find someone whose sheer laziness makes the news, sure! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 12, 2017 3 hours ago, gcreptile said: I got tired of always thinking about where to put the activists, so here's a thread for them: First entry: Feminist Sheila Michaels, who spread the title "Ms." dead at 78 from leukemia: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jul/09/sheila-michaels-feminist-helped-change-the-world-with-ms-title-for-women http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40528950 She won't be msed. 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted July 13, 2017 Does this thread include the Civil Rights Movement leaders? I would say that they are higher up than the feminists but they might be sufficient for this thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted July 26, 2017 Indian freedom activist and noted Gandhian K.E. Mammen is dead at 95. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted July 27, 2017 On 7/26/2017 at 14:24, Joey Russ said: Indian freedom activist and noted Gandhian K.E. Mammen is dead at 95. One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,976 Posted August 17, 2017 Wayne Lotter, 51, prominent elephant conservatinoist, shot dead in Tanzania: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/17/leading-elephant-conservationist-ivory-shot-dead-in-tanzania 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,304 Posted August 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Wayne Lotter, 51, prominent elephant conservatinoist, shot dead in Tanzania: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/17/leading-elephant-conservationist-ivory-shot-dead-in-tanzania Thanks for reporting this. Sad day for the elephants. Humans can be real scum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,753 Posted August 20, 2017 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/black-satirist-inspired-other-comics-with-expert-timing-bold-humor-and-political-comedy/2017/08/19/f9360e40-854f-11e7-902a-2a9f2d808496_story.html?utm_term=.bc8e39e6a950 Dick Gregory dead at 84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted August 20, 2017 The activists thread might be enough for Civil rights leaders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,753 Posted August 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, Zsa Zsa's leg said: The activists thread might be enough for Civil rights leaders. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,753 Posted August 20, 2017 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/black-satirist-inspired-other-comics-with-expert-timing-bold-humor-and-political-comedy/2017/08/19/f9360e40-854f-11e7-902a-2a9f2d808496_story.html?utm_term=.bc8e39e6a950 Dick Gregory dead at 84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,141 Posted August 20, 2017 43 minutes ago, Drewsky1211 said: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/black-satirist-inspired-other-comics-with-expert-timing-bold-humor-and-political-comedy/2017/08/19/f9360e40-854f-11e7-902a-2a9f2d808496_story.html?utm_term=.bc8e39e6a950 Dick Gregory dead at 84 So good you posted it twice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,953 Posted August 20, 2017 Dick Gregory dead at 84. It's the fifth time this idiot dies today! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 20, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 20:02, gcreptile said: Wayne Lotter, 51, prominent elephant conservatinoist, shot dead in Tanzania: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/17/leading-elephant-conservationist-ivory-shot-dead-in-tanzania Maybe it's what he wanted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,977 Posted October 30, 2017 Dennis Banks, Native American activist and co-founder of the American Indian Movement, has died aged 80 - http://www.startribune.com/obituary-longtime-american-indian-activist-dennis-banks/454089543/#1 Was on my longlist as he'd been in hospital for the past month or so. Seemed to be slowly on the mend after open heart surgery but turns out he took a very sudden downturn in the past few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 7, 2017 Dean Pappas, an antiwar and civil rights activist and teacher who assisted in the planning for the 1968 Catonsville Nine draft board raid, died Saturday of pancreatic cancer at his Mount Washington home. He was 78. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 9, 2017 Author, musician and environmental activist Katie Lee died Wednesday in Jerome, Ariz. at the age of 98 according to a press release on her website written by her friend, Diane Rapaport. Lee grew up in Tucson and made a career as a folk singer and a Hollywood actress, but became attached to the Colorado River during a trip with a friend in 1953. She became active in the quest of maintaining a free-flowing Colorado River, and the elimination of dams. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted November 10, 2017 Who's gonna risk imprisoned Bahraini civil rights activist (stage 3 colon cancer) Elyas Al-Mulla in 2018? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 10, 2017 15 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Who's gonna risk imprisoned Bahraini civil rights activist (stage 3 colon cancer) Elyas Al-Mulla in 2018? Already have (Rayya) Elias disappointing, don't need Elyas. Sorry-arse theme team beginnings there... SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,728 Posted December 13, 2017 Civil rights Leader Curtis W. Harris dead at 93 years: http://www.nbc12.com/story/37055795/civil-rights-leader-former-hopewell-mayor-dies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,976 Posted January 28, 2018 Dennis Peron, double points for LGBT and marijuana activist, dead at 71 from lung cancer: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Dennis-Peron-called-father-of-medical-12531260.php 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,976 Posted January 28, 2018 10 hours ago, gcreptile said: Dennis Peron, double points for LGBT and marijuana activist, dead at 71 from lung cancer: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Dennis-Peron-called-father-of-medical-12531260.php This combination was irresistible for the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/28/dennis-peron-medical-marijuana-california-dies 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,976 Posted February 9, 2018 Irish dominatrix and pro-prostitution activist Laura Lee dead at 44: https://www.thesun.ie/news/2162788/dublin-dominatrix-and-law-graduate-laura-lee-who-led-fight-against-anti-prostitution-laws-in-northern-ireland-passes-away/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
