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“The government passed more laws to protect women from dirty jokes than to protect men from death by faulty rafters at a construction site.”

Quote by Warren Farrell

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Warren Farrell is an activist, born on June 26, 1943. He is known for his advocacy for gender equality and men's issues. more

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