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“A liberation struggle is like a struggle against dirt. No matter what type of bath you takein three weeks you'll smell like you've never seen a bathtub. What we don't understand about a liberation struggle is you never win it, any more than you "win" clean dishes. As soon as you eat on them, the dishes are dirty again.”

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Florynce Kennedy

Florynce Kennedy, a lawyer born on February 11, 1916, and died on December 22, 2000, was a prominent civil rights lawyer known for her work in the areas of gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. She was a dedicated civil rights activist committed to eliminating gender discrimination and promoting social justice. more

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