A historical marker dedicated to Elizabeth Gurley Flynn stands in Concord, New Hampshire, May 5, 2023. She was born in the city and became a labor activist who later joined the Communist Party and was sent to prison. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is calling for a review of the state’s historical marker program after two government officials objected to Flynn’s marker. (Kathy McCormack via AP)

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican officials in New Hampshire are objecting to a historical marker dedicated to labor activist who championed women’s rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, but who also led the Communist Party and was sent to prison. Known as “The Rebel Girl” for her fiery speeches, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was born in Concord in 1890. A green and white Historical Highway Marker was unveiled Monday near her birthplace. It was approved by the Concord City Council, and is one of 278 across the state. Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has since called for a review of the state’s historical marker program.