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Dear People For the American Way Member,

While I am feeling deep sadness at the death of our beloved founder and
friend Norman Lear, my spirits are lifted by the outpouring of affection
for Norman, and by the widespread recognition that People For the American
Way is a living expression of Norman’s heartfelt commitment to democracy
and activism.

I wanted to share with you highlights of just a few of the thousands of
news stories and personal tributes to Norman that have come to us. We have
heard from political and cultural figures and also from many People For
the American Way members just like you who have been inspired by Norman’s vision
of an inclusive America.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi:

"Using his commanding platform and trademark wit, he spoke truth to
power with groundbreaking scripts and unforgettable characters that
challenged our nation to grapple with taboo topics of power, privilege
and prejudice. Norman’s impact was not simply confined to the writer’s
room. Since his youth, he fought against antisemitism – and as the
founder of People for the American Way, he defended free speech, the
right to vote and the guardrails between church and state."

President Bill Clinton:

"After fighting for America’s freedom and democracy in World War II, he
also set up People For the American Way to continue working to make our
Union more perfect here at home. Hillary and I will always be grateful
for his decades of friendship, his iconic shows and wonderful
characters, and his extraordinary efforts to advance social justice and
democracy for all."

The Washington Post:

People For the American Way, a liberal advocacy group aimed at
preserving the separation of church and state. In short order, the group
had 200,000 members, a $5 million budget and a hard-working publicity
machine that generated op-eds, public-service announcements and media
appearances.

Mr. Lear’s group helped defeat Robert Bork’s 1987 nomination to the U.S.
Supreme Court, and Mr. Lear became a prominent spokesman for Hollywood’s
progressive wing. The Rev. Jerry Falwell, founder of the Moral Majority,
in a letter to supporters, was moved to label him “the greatest enemy of
the American family in our generation.”

And we have received more than a thousand touching tributes from people
who have responded to our invitation to share memories and condolences.
Here are just a few examples:

* I am 73, and Norman has inspired me to give and to serve for the
latter half of my life in the causes he held dear. I am saddened by
his passing but a better man because of him.
* I'll remember Norman for pointing TV cameras at us and showing us the
wide variety of ourselves... and founding my favorite liberal and
progressive activist group. He never stopped working to build a better
future, and we shouldn't stop either.
* My condolences to Norman Lear's family and all who knew and knew of
him. Know that he had an incredibly positive effect on me as I grew up
in a volatile environment. He showed me rainbows and I owe my younger
life's survival to his heart and vision.

And maybe my favorite:

* Norman Lear was an American patriot and a great artist. I was raised
watching his legendary television series, all of which captured the
humor and honesty of American life. As an adult, I witnessed him
defend the best principles of this country with courage and unflagging
humanity. He was a great hero and inspiration to me always. His life
and work stand as an inspiration, and a call to action, for us all.

If you haven’t had a chance to sign the condolences card to Norman’s
family or view our video honoring his legacy, you can find them on [ [link removed] ]our
special tribute page. >>

Norman never thought of People For the American Way as “his” organization.
He saw it as a collective effort to inspire and organize people of
goodwill to defend democratic principles and stand up to would-be
dictators. Norman saw earlier than most the threat that religious and
political ideologues could pose to our democratic society. He believed
that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. [ [link removed] ]That’s why Norman’s
final request was that people honor him by supporting People For the
American Way.

I’m adding my own request to his. In this time of high stakes and great
challenges to our democracy, I invite you to [ [link removed] ]make a contribution to the
Norman Lear Legacy Fund, which will help us carry on the work to which he
was so devoted.

With much gratitude,

Svante Myrick
President
People For the American Way

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