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“Feminism rotates between backlash and interest. And the cool thing about the Internet is that it's allowing women more access to their own history. Part of the problem before the Internet was that we didn't know which books to read. Someone had to tell you.”

Quote by Kathleen Hanna

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Kathleen Hanna, born on November 12, 1968, is an American musician known for her contributions to the punk rock genre. She is particularly recognized as the founder and lead singer of the band Bikini Kill, which became a significant part of the Seattle punk rock scene in the early 1990s. Hanna's music and lyrics often addressed feminist themes, including gender equality and women's empowerment. more

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