N. Lorraine Beebe

N. Lorraine Beebe (née Boekeloo; June 19, 1910 – August 12, 2005) was an American state senator and Michigan state coordinator of the 1980 Anderson for President campaign. She became the third woman in Michigan history to sit on the Michigan Senate after upsetting Democratic nominee Edward J. Quotes I believe more than ever the decision to have ab abortion is a personal one. In the campaign in my district, I was called a murderer and a person who wanted to kill babies. My whole position on the issue has been distorted and cruelly twisted. I alone was singled out on the issue even though there were many male senators who supported my stand. I believe in their hearts, women are seeking some form of liberation. N. Lorraine Beebe Retrieved 16 April 2025 Quotes about N. Lorraine Beebe Beebe’s service on numerous state and national commissions reflected her devotion to improving the lives of all Americans; her concerns and interests ranged from the women’s movement to mental health, from minority advancement to penal reform. She served as a role model for an entire generation of Michigan women. N. Lorraine Beebe Retrieved 16 April 2025 External Links Category:Women born in the 1910s Category:Politicians from Michigan Category:Women politicians in the United States