From the Left · Read · October 28, 2026
Oct 28 · Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers and coined the rallying cry 'Sí, se puede,' dies at 96
CNN: Dolores Huerta, pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Grade A (100/100). CNN reports her family's statement, the union's tribute, her account this year that César Chávez raped her in 1966, and tributes from Gov. Gavin Newsom and others.
A: No problems found.
What we checked: None noted.
Splits: CNN reports her family's statement, the union's tribute, her account this year that César Chávez raped her in 1966, and tributes from Gov. Gavin Newsom and others.
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