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Controversy Surrounds Removal of Communist Labor Activist's Historical Marker in New Hampshire

A historical marker honoring labor leader and feminist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn in her birthplace of Concord, New Hampshire, was removed after Republican lawmakers raised objections over her communist ties. Flynn was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, an organizer at the International Workers of the World union, and eventually a leader of the Communist Party of the United States. Her bold actions earned her the nickname “Rebel Girl.” The swift removal has pitted community organizers against state officials over the intricacies of bureaucratic policies and procedures in the “Live Free or Die” state.

via The New York Times|

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Controversy Surrounds Removal of Feminist and Communist Party Leader's Historical Marker in New Hampshire

A historical marker dedicated to feminist and labor activist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, who also led the Communist Party, was removed in New Hampshire just two weeks after it was unveiled. The marker drew criticism from two Republican members of the Executive Council, who argued it was inappropriate given Flynn's communist involvement. Supporters of the sign accused the state of violating its own rules for the markers, as markers can only be "retired" if they contain errors of fact, are in a state of disrepair or require refurbishment.

via The Associated Press|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

NH removes historical marker for Communist Party leader and labor activist.

New Hampshire state officials have removed a historical marker commemorating the life of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, a labor organizer and Communist Party leader, two weeks after it was unveiled. The move came after Republican politicians called for its removal, given Flynn's ties to communism. The state has quietly revised its policy for such markers in the wake of the controversy. The sign was initiated by a group of residents involved in local labor activism, who are distressed by its removal and believe the state did not follow its own protocols for removing signs.

via New Hampshire Public Radio|

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