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“Women will not simply be mainstreamed into the polluted stream. Women are changing the stream, making it clean and green and safe for all - every gender, race, creed, sexual orientation, age, and ability.”

Quote by Bella Abzug

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Bella Abzug, born on July 24, 1920 in New York, United States, was an outstanding lawyer and social activist. She is renowned for her unwavering commitment to women's rights, civil rights, and the peace movement. During the 1960s and 1970s, she served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, advocating for equality and justice and becoming a key figure in the women's rights and civil rights movements. more

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