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“If you eat meat, something like that is going on in the background for you too.”

Quote by Ann Althouse

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Ann Althouse is an American law professor known for her teaching and research in constitutional law, legal theory, and the intersection of law and literature. Born on January 12, 1951, she graduated from Harvard University and earned her Juris Doctor degree from Yale University. Teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor Althouse has had a significant impact on legal education and practice through her writings and blog posts, which often spark discussions about legal and social issues. more

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