Barbara Seaman, 1935-2008

Barbara Seaman, co-founder of the National Women's Health Network, feminist health activist, and author of several books, most notably The Doctor’s Case Against the Pill has passed away. By all accounts Barbara had as much of a personal and intimate impact on the people directly in her life as she did on the millions of us around the world who desire to advocate for our own rights to honest and direct health care.

If you haven’t heard of Barbara or her work there will likely be many public tributes and obituaries over the next few days. In the meantime here’s a good summary of some of her work, and author Jennifer Baumgardner has a lovely personal remembrance on Feministing.

***UPDATED***LA Times Obituary ; New York Times Obituary

Previously - Sexual Losses 2007