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Gray Panthers
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Gray Panthers: Age and Youth in Action 
 Information about the "national organization of intergenerational activists dedicated to social change. ... Founded in 1970 by social activist Maggie Kuhn, Gray Panthers believe that all Americans should benefit from our country's abundance." Features organization history, a list of achievements, and position statements on issues such as Medicare, jobs, and Social Security. Also includes a directory of chapters, ideas for action, and a blog. http://www.graypanthers.org/ Topics: Activism, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Feb 17, 2005 Maggie Growls
Companion website to an Independent Lens documentary about "the amazing, canny, lusty, charming and unstoppable Maggie Kuhn (1905-1995), who founded the Gray Panthers in 1970 after being forced to retire from a job she loved." Includes material about Kuhn and the Gray Panthers ("an organization of intergenerational activists working to change laws and attitudes for social and economic justice"), a filmmaker Q&A, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/maggiegrowls/ Topics: Notable People: Women, Seniors Last updated Jul 18, 2007 |
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