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I worked in some of his congressional campaigns and brought him to speak at Cornell University when I was a student...

Around Christmas time in 2006, then-Sen. Barack Obama called and asked to arrange a meeting with him, Abner Mikva and me...

In Memoriam: How Ab taught us that “democracy is a verb.” Walking into the Mikva Challenge office this morning, I had...

As the tributes to Judge Abner Mikva flood in, they naturally focus on his outstanding public service. I’d like to share...

[Mikva] cared deeply about our democracy and the fundamental rights of ‘We, the People.’ He strived to make that term embracive of...

It is sad to learn of the passing of Abner Mikva, one of this nation’s most conscientious, considerate and committed public...

For a man with perhaps the most impressive resume in politics, Abner Mikva was the kindest, most gracious and generous politician...

With Abner Mikva’s passing, we have lost one of the greatest public servants of our time. Throughout his career, Abner fought...

Ab Mikva gave me my first job — and my first chance — in the law. For that alone, I owe...

Abner Mikva was always my North Star for integrity, independence and progressive values. In an era of cynicism and disappointment, Abner’s...

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