Caroline Pettinato Killeen (1926 – December 2014)[1] was an American activist, perennial political candidate, self-proclaimed nature lobbyist,[2] and former nun.[3] She ran as a United States presidential candidate and officially qualified for the ballot in the New Hampshire primary in 2008[4] as a Democrat; she previously ran in 2004, 1996, 1992 and 1976.[4][5] She ran on a pro-marijuana platform[4] 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.[6]
Caroline Pettinato Killeen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1926 |
| Died | December 2014 Italy |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | United States activist, perennial political candidate, nature lobbyist, former nun |
| Known for | running 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.[3][7] In 1987, at the age of 61, she rode a bicycle across America to protest against the arms race between the Soviet Union and United States.[8] She has also advocateddrug legalization.[9]