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Quote by Margaret Sanger

“It is apparent that nothing short of contraceptives can put an end to the horrors of abortion and infanticide.”

Quote by Margaret Sanger

Book:Woman and the New Race

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Woman and the New Race

This book delves into the transformative impact of women on societal progress and the potential of the human race through their unique perspectives and roles. more

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Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger was an American activist and founder of the birth control movement. Born on September 14, 1879, and dying on September 6, 1966, Sanger is renowned for her advocacy of reproductive rights and family planning, which was revolutionary at the time. more

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