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Victoria C. Woodhull: “Legislation is the primary constructive point from which better conditions must emanate.”

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Legislation is the primary constructive point from which better conditions must emanate.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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She asserts that effective legislation is crucial for improving societal conditions.

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