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The Administration pinned its faith on jail — that institution of convenience to the oppressor when he is strong in power and his weapons are effective. When the oppressor miscalculates the strength of the oppressed, jail loses its convenience.

Doris Stevens

Doris Stevens

Doris Stevens

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Born: October 26, 1888

Died: March 22, 1963 (aged 74)

Bio: Doris Stevens was an American suffragist, woman's legal rights advocate and author. She was the first female member of the American Institute of International Law and first chair of the Inter-American Commission of Women.

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