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“I represent an affluent district, but when I worked to form my county's first battered-women's shelter, some nights there were no beds left. Violence against women crosses all economic lines.”

Quote by Lynn Woolsey

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Lynn Woolsey was a significant political figure in the United States, serving as a U.S. Representative from California from 1993 to 2015. Known for her advocacy on social justice issues, she was a key member of the Democratic Party. more

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