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“The feminist movement taught women to see themselves as victims of an oppressive patriarchy. ... Self-imposed victimhood is not a recipe for happiness.”

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Phyllis Schlafly

Phyllis Schlafly was an American lawyer and political activist known for her conservative views and advocacy against the Equal Rights Amendment. Born on August 15, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, she passed away on September 5, 2016. more

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