Cecile Richards, 1957-2025

Jim Hightower's Lowdown

Photo courtesy Cecile’s Twitter account

Cecile Richards--what a sparkling gem of a human!

It was my joy and good luck to know her from the 1980s, when I was running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner and her mother, Ann, was running for State Treasurer. Young Cecile was Ann's secret weapon, both a passionate surrogate campaigner and a compassionate advocate for workday people who're routinely overlooked by the political system.

We wanted her to run for high office, but she was too busy representing common people and standing for the Common Good to let a political career interfere. And she not only brought her smarts to every effort, but also her genuine, uplifting laughter that made people want to be part of whatever outrage she was battling.

If you're looking for a role model for a worthy life in public service, think Cecile.

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