Rob Reiner Turned Political Activism Into Lasting Impact, Playing Key Role In Efforts On Early Childhood Development, LGBTQ+ Rights

Rob Reiner's history of political activism includes landmark wins for marriage equality, childhood development

Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.

Contributor: Rob Reiner reshaped how California understands and invests in children

Leading the campaign for and implementation of 1998's Proposition 10, he radically reframed public responsibility for early childhood.

Rob Reiner deserves a place in queer TV history for Mike 'Meathead' Stivic in 'All in the Family'

The sudden and violent death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their Brentwood home has shocked Hollywood and communities far beyond. It was one of those news alerts you receive and have to read twice because it just didn’t seem to make any sense. Reiner’s legacy in the LGBTQ+ movement is profound, and it began early in his life. He cofounded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, the organization that funded the legal cha…

Rob Reiner Turned Political Activism Into Lasting Impact, Playing Key Role In Efforts On Early Childhood Development, LGBTQ+ Rights

As political figures shared tributes to Rob Reiner, it was a reminder that the director-actor's impact on politics went beyond celebrity endorsement.

Rob Reiner's legacy as childhood development and same-sex marriage advocate

The famed filmmakers championed issues and helped shape California's policies.