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“Preaching to the choir actually arms the choir with arguments and elevates the choir's discourse. There's a reason the right does it and does it well and triumphs.”

Quote by Dan Savage

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Dan Savage is an influential American author, sex advisor, and activist, born on October 7, 1964. He is known for his 'Savage Love' column, which has been published in 'The Stranger' magazine since 1991, providing practical sex advice. Savage is admired for his candid and humorous style, and his work has had a profound impact on sex education and LGBTQ+ rights. more

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