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The peoples owe all political rights and privileges which we enjoy today in greater or lesser measure, not to the good will… — Rudolf Rocker Copy Share Image
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Norms appearing in the form of law entitle actors to exercise their rights or liberties. However, one cannot determine which of these… — Jurgen Habermas Copy Share Image
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Through the years I have received my share of recognition for efforts in the fields of sports, the arts, the struggle for… — Paul Robeson Copy Share Image
In my movies, there has been little to do in the way of animal rights. I have never worked in a movie… — Casey Affleck Copy Share Image
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The United Nations should come in and take over Liberia, not temporarily, but for life. To make Liberians believe in democracy, to… — George Weah Copy Share Image
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I think what it was about was the people's right to vote and have those votes counted. And if you think back… — David Boies Copy Share Image
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The Bible has lost every major battle it has ever fought. The Bible was quoted to defend slavery and the bible lost.… — John Shelby Spong Copy Share Image
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Those who kill their own children and discriminate daily against them because of the color of their skin; those who let the… — Che Guevara Copy Share Image
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