Peter Camejo: 1939-2008

Pub date September 15, 2008
SectionPolitics Blog

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Peter Camejo, one of the nation’s leading progressive voices, died Saturday at the age of 68. We at the Guardian mourn this brilliant, compassionate man who we came to know well and admire during his runs for governor and president. Camejo was a truly unique leader, marrying a consistently progressive worldview that has changed little since his 1976 presidential run as a socialist with a proven record as a socially responsible investor who made millions and showed the pursuit of wealth needn’t come at the expense of people or the planet. May we all long remember the lessons he taught us.