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“Haley was a fierce critic of industrial elites, telling a crowd, "Two ideals are struggling for supremacy in American life today; one the industrial ideal dominating through the superiority of commercialism, which subordinates the worker to the product and the machines; the other, the ideal of democracy, the ideal of the educators, which places humanity above all machines, and demands that all activity shall be the expression of life.”

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Sarah Jaffe
Sarah Jaffe

Sarah Jaffe, born on January 29, 1986, is an accomplished American singer-songwriter. Her music style blends folk, rock, and blues elements, and she is known for her distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Jaffe's musical works often delve into personal emotions and social issues, winning the admiration of her audience. more

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