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Victoria C. Woodhull: Instead of having a few millionaires, and millions on the verge of starvation, we propose that all shall possess a…

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Instead of having a few millionaires, and millions on the verge of starvation, we propose that all shall possess a comfortable competence—that is, shall possess the results of their own labors.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull envisions a society where everyone can enjoy the fruits of their labor, reducing inequality.

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