Dolores Huerta, US labor organizer and icon of the left, dies at 96

Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist, passed away at 96, as confirmed by her family. She co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, advocating for better conditions for migrant workers. Huerta played a crucial role in organizing strikes and improving labor rights while raising her children. Despite her significant contributions, she revealed this year that she was a victim of sexual assault by Chavez. Huerta remained active in politics, particularly in defending migrant workers during the Trump administration. She received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama, who credited her influence on his campaign slogan.