Doris Stevens Quote

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.


Jailed for Freedom: American Women Win the Vote (1920)


The Administration pinned its faith on jail — that institution of convenience to the oppressor when he is strong in power and his weapons are...

The Administration pinned its faith on jail — that institution of convenience to the oppressor when he is strong in power and his weapons are...

The Administration pinned its faith on jail — that institution of convenience to the oppressor when he is strong in power and his weapons are...

The Administration pinned its faith on jail — that institution of convenience to the oppressor when he is strong in power and his weapons are...