As much as Ed disappointed me in the early part of the double-oughts...

[Cooley Hurd]

...this pic warms my heart. Man, I miss the GREAT Bella Abzug! RIP Hizzoner!

[monmouth3]

1. I had the pleasure of meeting her years ago when I worked in Manhattan. She was awesome..n/t

[niyad]

3. I had the pleasure of having drinks with her and several other amazing women at a conference

many years ago. awesome, indeed.

[Squinch]

2. Yes. RIP.

At the very least, he often cracked me up.

[freshwest]

4. I remember her saying, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives,"

That was a great time in many ways. I hope we can see something along those lines recreated in our country again.

[Cooley Hurd]

5. I hope so, too...

She was a trailblazer!

[Rhiannon12866]

6. What about the smiling young man on the right?!