Since his early teens in the 1960s, activist John O'Brien has fought for causes he believes in — gay rights, farmworkers' rights, and dozens of other movements championed by progressives. Along the way, he has amassed a sprawling archive of pins, medallions, membership cards, whistles, recordings, and other ephemera that vividly illustrate these struggles for change.

A 2018 essay written by John about his archive: https://paudspins.wordpress.com/2018/07/12/the-stonewall-veteran-preserving-the-peoples-history/

To contribute items or support to the archive, contact John:

John O'Brien P. O. Box 1125 Los Angeles, CA 90078 causecollector@msn.com

Opening theme by Still Flyin'

Closing theme by Eric Frisch

Additional music by Chris Zabriskie

Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.forkeepspodcast.com

Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepspodcast

Follow "For Keeps" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkeepspodcast

Rate and review "For Keeps" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-keeps/id1257905885