Dolores Huerta, a legend of unionism and the left in the United States, has died

Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor activist and advocate for Mexican-American rights, passed away at 96 on October 28 in Bakersfield, California. Known for her slogan "Si se puede," she inspired generations of activists globally. Huerta was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in 2012, acknowledging her influence on his campaign slogan "Yes we can!" Throughout her life, she fought for social justice, gender equality, and encouraged Latino voter participation.