“Protest is, at its core, designed to move policy.”~Joy Reid American political commentator and television host Joy Reid was born on this day in 1968.
“Protest is, at its core, designed to move policy.”~Joy Reid American political commentator and television host Joy Reid was born on this day in 1968.
“Education has in America’s whole history been the major hope for improving the individual and society.”~Gunnar Myrdal Swedish economist and sociologist Gunnar Myrdal was born on this day in 1898.
“I react very badly when mediocrity throws a tantrum of entitlement.”~Lee Siegel American writer and cultural critic Lee Siegel was born on this day in 1957.
“The nightmare of materialism, which has turned the life of the universe into an evil, useless game, is not yet past; it holds the awakening soul still in its grip.”~Wassily Kandinsky Russian painter and art theorist Wassily Kandinsky was born on this day in 1866.
“Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.”~Gamaliel Bailey American physician, abolitionist, journalist, editor, and publisher Gamaliel Bailey was born on this day in 1807.
“We only have one earth. Let’s take care of it.”~Deb Haaland American politician Deb Haaland was born on this day in 1960.
“I believe the ability to think is blessed. If you can think about a situation, you can deal with it. The big struggle is to keep your head clear enough to think.”~Richard Pryor American stand-up comedian and actor Richard Pryor was born on this day in 1940.
“The labor movement means just this: It is the last noble protest of the American people against the power of incorporated wealth.”~Wendell Phillips American abolitionist, labor reformer, temperance activist, advocate for Native Americans, orator, and attorney Wendell Phillips was born on this day in 1811.
“Truth to tell, we are all criminals if we remain silent.”~Stefan Zweig Austrian writer Stefan Zweig was born on this day in 1881.
“You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.”~Charles A. Beard American historian and professor Charles A. Beard was born on this day in 1874.
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