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Who was the founder of the Gray Panthers? The Life and Activism of Maggie Kuhn

In 1970, after being forced to retire at age 65, American activist Maggie Kuhn founded the organization that would become known as the Gray Panthers. Outraged by the mandatory retirement rule and the pervasive issue of ageism, Kuhn channeled her frustration into action, creating a movement that brought together people of all ages to advocate for social change.