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“Banks are the temples of America. This is a holy war. Our economy is our religion.”

Quote by Giannina Braschi

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Giannina Braschi

Giannina Braschi is a Puerto Rican-born American writer known for her unique literary style and cross-cultural themes. Her works blend poetry, fiction, and drama, exploring themes of identity, politics, and gender. more

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