“This philosophy of hate, of religious and racial intolerance, with its passionate urge toward war, is loose in the world. It is the enemy of democracy; it is the enemy of all the fruitful and spiritual sides of life. It is our responsibility, as individuals and organizations, to resist this.”
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Mary Heaton Vorse
Mary Heaton Vorse was an outstanding American journalist and social activist. Born in 1874 and passing away on June 14, 1966, Vorse is known for her focus on the working class and social injustice. Her work profoundly exposed the realities of American society at the time. more
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