Supporters of a former historical marker dedicated to a feminist and labor activist from New Hampshire who also led the Communist Party have sued the state, saying that officials violated a law around administrative procedures and should put it back up.
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Supporters of a former historical marker dedicated to a feminist and labor activist from New Hampshire who also led the U.S. Communist Party sued the state Monday, saying officials violated a law around administrative procedures and should put it back up. The green and white sign describing the life of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was installed May 1 in Concord close to where she was born Aug. 7, 1890. Known as “The Rebel Girl” for her fiery speeches, Flynn was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union and advocated for women’s voting rights and access to birth control.
The marker had drawn criticism from two Republican members of the Executive Council, who argued it was inappropriate, given Elizabeth Gurley Flynn s Communist involvement.