RIP Ron Dellums: The Radical Congressmember Who Fought Against War, Apartheid & Poverty

[G_j]

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https://www.democracynow.org/2018/7/31/remembering_ron_dellums_the_radical_congressmember

Legendary anti-war activist, former Oakland mayor and longtime Democratic congressmember Ron Dellums of Oakland, California, died on Monday at the age of 82. A self-described socialist and radical, Dellums served in the House for 27 years, leading the congressional opposition to the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa. His activism landed him on President Richard Nixon’s enemies list. Ron Dellums opposed bloated military spending throughout his career, instead pushing for increased investment in housing, healthcare and education. We remember Ron Dellums by airing part of a 2015 Democracy Now! interview with the famed congressmember.

[oasis]

1. Dellums made quite an impression during his heyday.

Solid Democrat.

R.I.P. To a soldier who did his part in the struggle.

[scarletwoman]

2. Thank you for remembering him.

[EffieBlack]

3. Heroic pioneers like Ron Dellums are one of the reasons I've had it up to here

with people telling me that Bernie Sanders practically invented progressive politics and that he's the reason our issues are getting attention.

Ron Dellums was the real deal. May he rest in peace.

[SCantiGOP]

4. He was hard core

And I mean that as a heart felt compliment.

[Big Blue Marble]

5. One of my most favorite Democrats,

representatives, and activists.

I had the honor to meet him many years ago.

[G_j]

6. That would be an honor

he was the real thing

[KT2000]

7. He spoke the truth

in no uncertain terms. We thought people of such courage would become the norm back then. With deep respect, RIP Congressman Dellums.

[Raine]

8. I wish we had more like him

R-I-P Congressman Dellums