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whistler162

(11,155 posts)
Fri Jun 6, 2014, 05:45 PM Jun 2014

Karen Decrow has passed away.

Heard this on the way home.

"Syracuse, N.Y. -- Karen DeCrow, a nationally recognized lawyer, author and leader of the women's movement, died today.

DeCrow, 76, of Jamesville, died at home at 6 a.m. after an extended illness, according to long-time friend Rowena Malamud, president of the Greater Syracuse chapter of the National Organization for Women.

"She was one of my heroes," Malamud said."

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Karen Decrow has passed away. (Original Post) whistler162 Jun 2014 OP
Oh no... sad. DURHAM D Jun 2014 #1
RIP to a leader and pioneer theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #2
Rest in peace shenmue Jun 2014 #3
RIP Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #4

DURHAM D

(32,596 posts)
1. Oh no... sad.
Fri Jun 6, 2014, 06:11 PM
Jun 2014

I got to see her debate Phyllis Schlafly in the mid-70s. Afterward we (partner and myself) had dinner with her. She had a great sense of humor, very dry.

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