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Sexism and racism and homophobia and classism are so naturalized. All these stereotypes make people think it's just normal that straight white men are getting all the breaks.
Kathleen Hanna
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Kathleen Hanna
Age: 55
Born: 1968
Born: November 12
Film Actor
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Portland
Oregon
Julie Ruin
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