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obituaries6 months ago

David Gergen, Influential Presidential Adviser and Leadership Pioneer, Dies at 83

David Gergen, a distinguished adviser to four U.S. presidents and a prominent figure in politics, academia, and media, has died at age 83 after a long illness. He served in various roles including speechwriter and counselor, founded the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, and was known for his kindness, integrity, and bipartisanship. A private burial will be held, with a memorial service at Harvard planned for later.

via NPR|
#david-gergen#harvard-kennedy-school#media-personality
obituary1 year ago

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Pioneering Sex Therapist, Dies at 96

Ruth Westheimer, a pioneering American psychosexual therapist known for her candid discussions on sex, has died at 96. Starting with a small radio show in 1980, she became a media sensation, authoring over 35 books and appearing on various TV shows. A Holocaust survivor and former Israeli sniper, she transformed public attitudes towards sex education and remained active in her field until her passing. She is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.

via The Guardian|
#holocaust-survivor#media-personality#obituary
obituary1 year ago

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Renowned Sex Therapist and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96

Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, the pioneering sex therapist famous for her candid advice on radio and television, has died at 96. A Holocaust survivor, she became a beloved figure in sexual education, known for her frank discussions and cheerful demeanor. Her work helped many improve their intimate lives and relationships.

via The Washington Post|
#holocaust-survivor#media-personality#obituary
obituary1 year ago

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Pioneering Sex Therapist and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96

Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, the German-Jewish psychologist who became a beloved media personality for her candid and humorous sex advice, has died at 96. Rising to fame in the 1980s with her radio show "Sexually Speaking," she became a national icon, offering nonjudgmental and straightforward advice on sexual matters. Her early life was marked by tragedy, surviving the Holocaust through the Kindertransport. Despite her commercial success and some criticism, she remained a trusted voice in sex education, promoting safe sex and normalizing sexual preferences.

via Los Angeles Times|
#dr-ruth#kindertransport#media-personality
politics1 year ago

"Senator Lankford Threatened Over Border Bill: Biden Blames GOP"

Senator James Lankford revealed that an unnamed media personality threatened to "destroy" him for pursuing a bipartisan immigration bill, which ultimately failed in a Senate vote. The bill, crafted with Democratic senators, aimed to address the border crisis but faced opposition from former President Trump and conservative commentators. Lankford expressed frustration over false claims that the bill provided amnesty and highlighted the challenges of breaking through misinformation.

via HuffPost|
#bipartisan-compromise#immigration-bill#james-lankford