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Tag Archives: Voltairine De Cleyre
New print celebrates the life of Anarchist Voltairine De Cleyre
This new print, created by GVSU student Katie Los, celebrates the life of American anarchist Voltairine De Cleyre. Emma Goldman once referred to Voltairine De Cleyre as, “The most gifted and brilliant anarchist woman America ever produced.” In the early … Continue reading
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