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“The inside operation of Congress - the deals, the compromises, the selling out, the co-opting, the unprincipled manipulating, the self-serving career-building - is a story of such monumental decadence that I believe if people find out about it they will demand an end to it.”

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Bella!: Ms. Abzug Goes to Washington

This book offers an in-depth look at Bella Abzug's life, her political career, and her impact on the women's rights movement in the United States. more

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Bella Abzug
Bella Abzug

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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