Long-time Peace Activist Thomas Dooley Dies

Thomas Dooley, 91, built a life around antiwar activism

By Emma Nelson, Star Tribune
August 03, 2017 - 11:23 PM

Thomas Dooley knew exactly what he believed -- and the people around him knew it, too.

A bumper sticker on his car read "Stop the bombing" in large letters and "Reusable bumper sticker" in smaller letters. Servers at the restaurants where he ate routinely got antiwar buttons with their tips. And before he parted with his cash, he'd first cross out the word "God" on each bill.

Remembered for his dry humor, love of learning and dedication to the Twin Cities activist community, Dooley died July 4 in St. Paul. He was 91. [Continued]