Cecile Richards' death was a gut punch. But her legacy is more important now than ever.
The news of her death was discouraging to the point of despair. And yet, upon further reflection, I realized quickly that Cecile’s life should guide us.
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More than her mother's daughter, Cecile Richards leaves a long legacy
Cecile Richards devoted her life to political activism in the fight for equal rights, most notably the rights of women to reproductive health.
‘One-in-a-Generation Leader’: Activists Remember Cecile Richards
Fellow movement leaders remember Richards for her humor, passion, and grit. In her final interview from November, Richards instructed everyone to order abortion pills and said she believes, “We can get back to a better place.
Cecile Richards Dies: Former Head of Planned Parenthood Was 67
Cecile Richards, the former head of Planned Parenthood, has died at the age of 67 after a battle with glioblastoma. She died just hours before President Donald Trump’s second inauguration began on Monday,
Cecile Richards, prominent women's rights activist and former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67
Cecile Richards died Monday after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family said in a statement.
Former Planned Parenthood president, abortion activist Cecile Richards dies at 67
Richards, the daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, spoke at the Democratic National Convention last year.
Honoring the legacy and impact of activist Cecile Richards
Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, died Monday of an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 67. Mika Brzezinski remembers Richards. Reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zura
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Cecile Richards Was Our Era’s Great Feminist Institution Builder
What her famous mother did as Texas governor, Cecile carried on by standing up a range of progressive and pro-choice ...
Cecile Richards, Abortion-Rights Powerhouse, Dies at 67
The activist modernized Planned Parenthood and transformed the organization into a formidable political player.
Cecile Richards’ Health: About the Late Former Planned Parenthood President
Amid news of her death, learn about the life and health issues of former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards.
Cecile Richards, 67, Longtime Former President of Planned Parenthood, Dies of Brain Cancer
Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and fierce defender of reproductive rights, has died at 67 after a ...
Ex-Planned Parenthood president, women's rights advocate Cecile Richards dies at 67
A former Planned Parenthood president and staunch women's rights advocate Cecile Richards has died at the age of 67.
Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President and Abortion Rights Champion, Dies at 67
Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and a staunch advocate for abortion and women's rights, has ...