Michele Kort is senior editor of Ms. magazine. She is the author of numerous articles and three books, including Soul Picnic: The Music and Passion of Laura Nyro (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press, 2002).
Susan Hill died in January of breast cancer. She dedicated her life to expanding access to safe abortion services, and despite all the protests and threats she endured, she never gave up.
Dr. George Tiller leaves a legacy of courage, tenacity and an abiding dedication to women’s rights. Many of those touched by him continue to mourn his death.