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“If sexual relations between consenting adults are not part of the right to privacy guaranteed by the Constitution, then American democracy is in trouble.”

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Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader. She was the wife of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. Born on April 27, 1927, she dedicated her life to the fight for racial equality and justice. After her husband's assassination in 1968, she continued to advocate for civil rights and social justice, becoming a powerful voice for peace and human rights. She passed away on January 30, 2006. more

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