Phyllis Schlafly Dead at 92

Conservative Icon Phyllis Schlafly Dies at 92

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"And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!" (Hamlet, V.2)

The Eagle Forum website seems to be down; I'll update this blog ASAP.

Update Sept-06: Eagle Forum posted this on their website:

Today, Phyllis Schlafly passed away in the presence of her family at her home in St. Louis, Missouri. 

An iconic American leader whose love for America was surpassed only by her love of God and her family, Phyllis Schlafly, an indomitable pro-family grassroots advocate and organizer, was 92 years old. Mrs. Schlafly was preceded in death by her beloved husband Fred and is survived by six children along with 16 grand and 3 great grandchildren. 

Phyllis Schlafly spent an astounding 70 years in public service of her fellow Americans. Her focus from her earliest days until her final ones was protecting the family, which she understood as the building block of life. She recognized America as the greatest political embodiment of those values. From military superiority and defense to immigration and trade; from unborn life to the nuclear family and parenthood, Phyllis Schlafly was a courageous and articulate voice for common sense and traditional values. She authored 27 books and thousands of articles. She spoke tens of thousands of times across the United States. 

Her joy in life was evident to all through her smile and wit. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Update Sept-06: DONALD J. TRUMP STATEMENT ON ​PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY

“Phyllis Schlafly is a conservative icon who led millions to action, reshaped the conservative movement, and fearlessly battled globalism and the ‘kingmakers’ on behalf of America’s workers and families. I was honored to spend time with her during this campaign as she waged one more great battle for national sovereignty. I was able to speak with her by phone only a few weeks ago, and she sounded as resilient as ever. Our deepest prayers go out to her family and all her loved ones. She was a patriot, a champion for women, and a symbol of strength. She fought every day right to the end for America First. Her legacy will live on in the movement she led and the millions she inspired.” – Donald J. Trump

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