Tag Archives: George McGovern

One Of The Proudest Progressives To Have Ever Lived

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Joanne Boyer

We lost one of the greatest progressive voices of our lifetime when George McGovern died last month. He was one of 23 individuals featured in our book Wisdom of Progressive Voices. We fondly look back on this great American hero. Continue reading →

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November Profile: George McGovern

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Joanne Boyer

I was 19 in the spring of 1972 and the 26th amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allowed 18 year olds to vote had just passed in 1971.  I could vote.  As a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee I … Continue reading →

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