Steve Gilliard, 1966-2007
http://www.thenewsblog.net/
Some of you may have known the political blog "The News Blog" by Steve Gilliard. He was so much to so many. we will miss him.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/6/2/161436/4239
more
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/6/2/15576/91834
We had the great fortune to be a part of the community Steve built. Chris even got to meet him last year in New York. If you didn't know his blog, just know that he was a voice that spoke out unafraid, and called it like he saw it. But more importantly he was one of the rare folks who can really listen, really lead a discussion, really open his mind and his heart.
We friends and fans here in Tokyo are considering doing something in his honor. A writing award, or scholarship in his name, a donation to veterans causes, or African American educational causes... He spoke out on these issues and many more.
but for now, today, we raise a glass to his memory.
Lauren & Chris
Democrats Abroad Japan
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