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Quote by Colin Flaherty

“Note to reporters: The sanctimony thing probably works better on someone who has never broken real stories.”

Quote by Colin Flaherty

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Colin Flaherty is an American writer recognized for his writings on racial violence and discrimination. Born on June 25, 1955, Flaherty has authored numerous works that shed light on the issues of racial profiling and hate crimes in the United States. more

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