“The American nation, in its march onward and upward, can not publicly choke the intellectual and political activity of half its citizens by narrow statutes.”
Quote by Victoria Woodhull
Work
The Victoria Woodhull Reader
This reader includes a selection of Woodhull's essays, speeches, and letters, offering insights into her advocacy for women's rights, financial innovation, and social reform. more
Author
Victoria Woodhull
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) was an American social reformer, theosophist, and the first woman to run for President of the United States on a major party ticket. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and the labor movement. more
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