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Victoria C. Woodhull: “The moment a law is made to assist an individual, or any number of individuals, in the performance of his or their…”

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The moment a law is made to assist an individual, or any number of individuals, in the performance of his or their undertaking, that moment equality on the part of all other citizens ceases.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull critiques laws that favor certain individuals, arguing they undermine equality for all citizens.

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