Rita Steinhagen

Overview

Rita Steinhagen born January 20, 1928 (d. 2006). Catholic nun; medical technician; volunteer Witness for Peace Nicaragua; twice arrested in protest against School of Americas, 1996; sentenced to 6 months prison, 1997. Founded the Minneapolis-based Bridge organization for runaway youth, 1971.

Quotations

"Unfortunately, civil disobedience is the only thing that gets people's attention." ("Sister Soldier", mda.com, Nov. 18, 1998; photo http://bit.ly/FO90ip)