Caroline Killeen

Caroline Pettinato Killeen (born 1926) is an American activist, perennial political candidate, self-proclaimed nature lobbyist,[1] and former nun.[2] She ran as a United States presidential candidate and officially qualified for the ballot in the New Hampshire primary in 2008[3] as a Democrat; she previously ran in 2004, 1996, 1992 and 1976.[3][4] She ran on a pro-marijuana platform[3] and is an advocate for energy conservation. Killeen has also run for various offices in Arizona. She ran for Mayor of Tucson in 1983, receiving 11 votes.[5]

Caroline Pettinato Killeen
Born1926
NationalityAmerican
OccupationUnited States activist, perennial political candidate, nature lobbyist, former nun
Known forrunning in the United States presidential race on a pro-marijuana platform

Killeen has biked across the U.S. several times to raise awareness of environmental and anti-nuclear issues.[2][6] She has also advocated drug legalization.[7]

References
  1. "Nature lover wants lot near Treaty Oak turned into park". The Austin American-Statesman. 26 September 1989. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  2. "Cyclist Has a New Cause". The Free Lance-Star. 2 June 1977. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  3. The Washington Post: Clinton and Giuliani Take Obama to Task
  4. MTV Choose or lose 2004: Born In The U.S.A.? You Can Run For President — Here's How Archived January 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Prescott Daily Courier: Murphy easily wins 4th term as Tucson mayor
  6. "Pedaling for Peace: Former Nun Is Bicycling Across America to Protest Arms Race". Los Angeles Times. 12 April 1987. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  7. "Activist's plate request is denied". The Boston Globe. 10 August 1996. Retrieved 17 July 2011.


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