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Victoria C. Woodhull: “It is the most complete evidence of supineness on the part of the laboring classes that they are not now represented as…”

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It is the most complete evidence of supineness on the part of the laboring classes that they are not now represented as they should be.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull criticizes the lack of representation for the laboring classes, highlighting their apathy as a significant issue.

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