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“Like art, political action gives shape and expression to the things we fear as well as to those we desire. It is a creative process, drawing on the power to imagine as well as to act.”

Quote by Madeleine M. Kunin

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Madeleine M. Kunin

Madeleine M. Kunin is an American politician who served as the Governor of Vermont. Born on September 28, 1933, she is a distinguished female politician known for her leadership in public affairs and commitment to education. more

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