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In Memory of Marquette Prof. John McAdams, Who Won Free Speech Case Against School

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 19, 2021 3 Comments

In 2014, Marquette University suspended Professor John McAdams for criticizing a graduate assistant who said she would not tolerate dissent on the issue of gay marriage. McAdams, who taught political science, noted that Marquette is a Catholic school and wrote about this incident on his blog.

R.I.P. – Former Vice President Walter Mondale Passes Away at Age 93

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 20, 2021 11 Comments

Walter Mondale served as vice president under Jimmy Carter and lost the 1984 presidential election to Ronald Reagan in a landslide. He passed away last night at the age of 93.

R.I.P. Dick Hoyt

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 17, 2021 15 Comments

Watching Dick pull and push his son Rick on the triathlon course was like being in the presence of greatness....

Rush Limbaugh Eulogizes Andrew Breitbart (March 1, 2012): “He was far more effective than he probably ever dreamed”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 01, 2021 12 Comments

On March 1, 2012, Andrew Breitbart died. Each year we remember him, and try to focus on various aspects of his life and legacy.

Rush Limbaugh has passed away

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 17, 2021 74 Comments

Just announced by his wife on his show. I suspected something was up when he repeatedly cancelled out of shows recently.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=849162178532583&set=pb.100003164267730.-2207520000..&type=3

In Memory of Petra Marquardt-Bigman

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 16, 2021 12 Comments

Dr. Petra Marquardt-Bigman has passed away. Petra was a dear friend, and a researcher and writer for Legal Insurrection and many other outlets.

https://www.fivefeetoffury.com/2021/01/09/kathy-shaidle-1964-2021/

Kathy Shaidle — 5 Feet of Fury — RIP

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 09, 2021 10 Comments

Canadian blogging pioneer and friend of Legal Insurrection Kathy Shaidle passed away today after a battle with Ovarian cancer.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Passes Away at 87

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on September 18, 2020 204 Comments

The Supreme Court confirmed Friday evening that Justice Ginsburg passed away at 87 of complications with pancreas cancer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwawPMSJins

Memories of my former boss, Herman Cain

Posted by Ellen Carmichael on August 01, 2020 17 Comments

Here is what I wrote shortly after the death of Herman Cain: By now, many of you have heard about the heartbreaking loss of my former boss Herman Cain who died from complications associated with COVID-19. Some have predictably used it as an opportunity to score political points, unconcerned with the hurt so many people are facing right now.

“Walk toward the fire” — Andrew Breitbart died 8 years ago

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 01, 2020 11 Comments

Every year on March 1, we remember the life and legacy of Andrew Breitbart.

David Koch Passes Away at 79

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 23, 2019 14 Comments

Billionaire David Koch passed away at the age of 79, his brother Charles confirmed Friday morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIYnD0cdgrc

Justice John Paul Stevens Dies at Age 99

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 17, 2019 22 Comments

Tuesday, Justice John Paul Stevens passed away at the age of 99. Justice Stevens' retirement from the Supreme Court paved the way for Justice Keagan's appointment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEywi1f0XXQ

Ross Perot Passes Away at Age 89

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 09, 2019 23 Comments

Ross Perot, a seminal figure in 90s politics passed away at the age of 89 Tuesday after a five-month-long battle with leukemia, according to the Associated Press.

https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1134111899296129025

Former Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran Passes Away at 81

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on May 30, 2019 11 Comments

Former Senator Thad Cochran passed away Thursday morning at the age of 81. Cochran served in the US Senate for 45 years.

In Memory of Legal Insurrection Reader Patricia McNaughton

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 04, 2019 31 Comments

It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Legal Insurrection reader Patricia McNaughton of Fremont, Wisconsin. Patricia passed away peacefully in the evening of April 29, 2019, surrounded by her sister and family. Patricia was a great friend of the website, and became a great friend.

My Father’s Ashes Arrived Today

Posted by Cameron Gray on April 10, 2019 24 Comments

Last May, when my father was dying in a South Jersey nursing home, I wrote a piece titled Eulogy for a "Terrible" Father. It detailed his huge faults, but also how much he tried to be better towards the end of his life. I also talked about how he decided, when he was alive, to donate his body to science.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2GmxMZar2M

Herb Kelleher Revolutionized the Airline Industry and Had a Blast Doing It

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on January 07, 2019 16 Comments

Herb Kelleher, the former Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Southwest Airlines passed away last week. His grit, humor, and authenticity revolutionized air travel and created a corporate culture, one big family, really, to be envied.

Bre Payton, 1992-2018

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 30, 2018 13 Comments

Bre Payton was a 26-year-old rising star in conservative media. I didn't know her personally, but did know her writing at The Federalist. For someone of such a tender age to get a staff writer position at The Federalist was quite an accomplishment.

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