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“I can be all pissed off at the oppression of the state, but what does that really mean? Well, it's the tacit consent of a public.”

Quote by Cecily McMillan

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Cecily McMillan

Cecily McMillan is an activist known for her involvement in the Occupy Wall Street movement, born in 1989. She is recognized for her work on a wide range of social justice issues, including gender equality, labor rights, and anti-war movements. more

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