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Oct 25, 2025

5 min

What was the purpose of the Gray Panthers?

In 1970, facing mandatory retirement at 65, activist Maggie Kuhn and five colleagues refused to be sidelined by ageist policies. Instead, they founded the Gray Panthers, an influential intergenerational movement with a clear purpose: to fight ageism and advocate for social justice for people of all ages.

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Oct 25, 2025

4 min

Do the Gray Panthers still exist? The surprising truth about the aging activist group

In 1970, founder Maggie Kuhn was forced into retirement, sparking the creation of the Gray Panthers. Today, many ask, "Do the Gray Panthers still exist?" The answer is yes, though their structure has evolved from a national powerhouse into a network of local, intergenerational advocates dedicated to social justice.

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