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“We’ve always been involved with issues that deal with the fundamental human rights of people, whether that means the right to political freedom or the right to breathe air that’s clean.”

Quote by Mary Travers

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Mary Travers was an American singer-songwriter known for her role in the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. Her musical career was marked by advocacy for civil rights, peace, and social justice. Born on November 9, 1936, she passed away on September 16, 2009. more

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