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“White Feminism (noun): 1. A racism that claims it is at least better than no feminism at all, like at least Hitler was a vegetarian, like we could actually get comfortable being the uneaten animal in the lap of a man making lampshades out of human skin.”

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Book:Lord of the Butterflies
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Lord of the Butterflies

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Andrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson

Andrea Gibson, born on August 13, 1975, is an accomplished American poet known for her profound emotions and unique narrative style. Her poetry has won her numerous awards and has had a significant impact on contemporary literature. more

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