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There are not many female role models to guide voters, and the tradition that a Southern woman's place is in the home still lingers in some quarters.

Madeleine M. Kunin

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Madeleine M. Kunin
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: September 28
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City of Zurich
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When there is violence against any person in society, because he or she is different, it threatens us all. Only by speaking out are any of us safe.
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Our right to disagree is precious but fragile. The best way to protect and preserve it is to let the other side speak without demonizing them or destroying their right to be heard. Such civil exchanges are the heart beat of democracy - essential to keeping it alive.
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