Posted by CODEPINK Staff
Who was there to care when most Americans turned their backs on the poor and the weak?
Lynne Stewart.
Who was there to protect those brutalized by state repression?
Lynne Stewart.
Who was there to defend those victimized by racism?
Lynne Stewart.
Who was there to uphold the ideals of justice for all, ideals that the United States is supposed to stand for?
Lynne Stewart.
Who was there to push our government to respect the US Constitution and international law?
Lynne Stewart.
Who used the courts to bring justice back into the judicial system?
Lynne Stewart.
Who fought fiercely to hold the powerful accountable for their misdeeds?
Lynne Stewart.
Who devoted her life to the collective dignity of all people, the liberation of all people, the “pursuit of happiness” for all people?
Lynne Stewart.
That’s why we love you, Lynne; we honor you, Lynne; and we send you birthday greetings from your sisters at CODEPINK.