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Black girls are punished, many times violently so, for questioning and challenging authority, which is something that is often celebrated and encouraged… — Kimberle Williams Crenshaw Copy Share Image
We have to start with the little babies who are born now, socialize them in freedom and critical thinking. We don't have… — Ayaan Hirsi Ali Copy Share Image
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What I learned in school made me a better journalist and a better writer because forensic science is, as scientific disciplines must… — Sarah Weinman Copy Share Image
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“(...)the question of the Jews has come to the fore, but like other questions which lend themselves to prejudice, efforts will be… — Henry Ford Copy Share Image
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The Trump election brought it the fore and made it possible for a number of different groups whose aim is to stop… — Joan Wallach Scott Copy Share Image
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The Santa myth is one of the most effective means ever devised for intimidating children, eroding their self- esteem, twisting their behavior,… — Tom Flynn Copy Share Image
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Philosophy ought to question the basic assumptions of the age. Thinking through, critically and carefully, what most of us take for granted… — Peter Singer Copy Share Image
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