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“When I was born, my father was a copper miner in Butte, Montana. It was a hard-core, blue-collar situation.”

Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich

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Barbara Ehrenreich

Barbara Ehrenreich is an American political figure born on August 26, 1941. She is known for her activities in labor movements, social justice, and gender equality. more

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