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William Kunstler: Civil Rights Champion on Gay Street

William Kunstler (Born July 7, 1919) was more than just a defense attorney — he was a fierce advocate for civil rights, social justice, and the marginalized. Known for taking on some of the most controversial and groundbreaking legal cases of the 20th century, Kunstler made his home on Gay Street in Greenwich Village, a […]

Posted July 7, 2025

By Lannyl Stephens

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Abbie Hoffman: East Village Counterculture Icon

Abbie Hoffman, born Abbot Howard Hoffman on November 30, 1936, was an American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party (“Yippies”) and was a member of the Chicago Seven. A leader of the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and a vocal anti-war proponent, it is no wonder that he found himself in […]

Posted November 30, 2021

By Lannyl Stephens

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William Kunstler: Civil Rights Champion on Gay Street

Abbie Hoffman: East Village Counterculture Icon