Did you guys see this thread? Julian Bond has died. I loved that guy.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027081936
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RIP Julian Bond 
were close to the same age. I'm guessing that they were involved with SNCC at about the same time. Wonder how well they knew each other. We're seeing the old Civil Rights leaders pass on now. I hope we get some worthy people to take their place.
Facebook on my phone. So sad. 
What a tremendous life. RIP Julian Bond.
Julian Bond was a special hero of mine, and he had an enormous influence on me. My first job (mid 1960's) was for the GA Dept. of Education which was located across the street from the capitol. After he was elected to the GA House, and finally seated thanks to the USSC, I would frequently go over on my lunch hour to sit in the gallery and watch him.
No one in this group needs an education on Julian, but I note these things because of our shared history. I came of age as his star was ascending, and he provided the light for my way. Civil Rights and opposition to the Vietnam War were both the issues of the day, and both were movements where I was struggling to find my way against the tide here in the south. Julian's work was inspirational, but more meaningful to me was his courage and absolute steadfastness to his principles. His outspokenness on the Vietnam War almost cost him his seat in the GA house, but he continued to support those who refused the draft.
When Lester Maddox ran for governor of GA I cast my only vote ever for a republican to oppose him. Neither candidate received a majority which threw the election to the House to decide. Julian refused to vote for either man: proudly segregationist Lester or "freedom of choice" Bo Callaway. That taught me a lesson in supporting the lesser of two evils.
Much later when I belatedly "discovered" gay rights, there was Julian out in front with his headlights on bright. My favorite quote from Julian was "if you don't like gay marriage, don't get gay married."
I was astounded when he was arrested for demonstrating in opposition to the Keystone Pipeline when he was in his 70's. That meant more to me than all of Gore's words. The man did not know the meaning of "retire" or "quit"
Julian, you served us well and long, never giving up the good fight.
Some great photos there! 
of the loss of our socialist brother.
I've pulled together a memorial here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10249281
And wanted to express my condolences.
When he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1965 — along with seven other black members — furious white members of the House refused to let him take his seat, accusing him of disloyalty. He was already well known because of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s stand against the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War. That touched off a national drama that ended in 1966, when the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision ordered the legislature to seat him, saying it had denied him freedom of speech. He went on to serve 20 years in the two houses of the legislature. As a lawmaker, he sponsored bills to establish a sickle cell anemia testing program and to provide low-interest home loans to low-income Georgians. He also helped create a majority-black congressional district in Atlanta.
Ari Berman
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Julian Bond & @repjohnlewis registering black voters in the South in early 1970s with the Voter Education Project
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Many more photos and tweets on Julian Bond! http://theobamadiary.com/2015/08/16/rest-in-peace-power-and-greatness-julian-bond/
Thank you, MADem~
RIP Mr. Bond
