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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Carol Silverman Gottlieb

I had the honor to tell this great man that I believe in politics (which he reminded us comes from the...

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Patrick T. Murphy

Abner Mikva. A great intellect. More importantly a great man whose humility and humanity made his community and country, and the...

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Dan Weil

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

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Newton N. Minow

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

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Brian Brady

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

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Amy Gardner

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

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Colleen K. Connell

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

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: State Senator Don Harmon

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

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Tribute to Abner Mikva: Mayor Rahm Emanuel

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

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