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On the contrary, they perceive that all legislation has been in the interests of capital, and this perception is what is arraying these supposed two interests against each other.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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Woodhull critiques the alignment of legislation with the interests of capital, highlighting a conflict between perceived interests.
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