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“Only by transforming our own economy to one of peace can we make possible economic democracy in the Third World or our own country. The present economy generates wars to protect its profits and its short-term interests, while squandering the future. Unless we transform the economy, we cannot end war.”

Quote by Starhawk

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Starhawk, born Margaret Moore on June 17, 1951, is an American writer, activist, and feminist known for her work on feminism, ecology, and spiritual practice. Her most famous works include 'The Spiral Dance' and 'The Earth Path'. Starhawk is renowned for her contributions to the witchcraft movement and her advocacy for social change. more

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