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Republican officials in New Hampshire are objecting to a historical marker dedicated to labor activist who championed women’s rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, but who also led the Communist Party and was sent to prison

A historical marker in Concord, New Hampshire, dedicated to late Communist Party Chairwoman Elizabeth Gurley Flynn has become the subject of significant controversy.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A historical marker dedicated to a New Hampshire labor activist who championed women’s rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union — but who also joined the Communist Party and was sent to prison — has draw objections from Republican officials and scrutiny from the governor. Known as […]

A historical marker dedicated to a New Hampshire labor activist who championed women's rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union - but who also joined the Communist Party and was sent to prison - has draw objections from Republican officials and scrutiny from the governor.

CONCORD, N.H.

CONCORD, N.H.

Two members of New Hampshire's Executive Council are calling for the removal of a historical marker, saying they're appalled by a decision to commemorate a woman who was a staunch member of the Communist Party.

A “rebel girl” born in Concord was honored Monday in a ceremonial dedication as one of the city’s most influential and historical people, places and events.Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, born in Concord in 1890, was known nationally as a labor leader, civil...

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