"Some campaigns are not worth waging if you can't win; others have to be fought on grounds of principle regardless of the chances for success."
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Patricia Ireland, born on March 1, 1949, in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a renowned American labor leader and women's rights advocate. As the former president of the National Organization for Women (NOW) from 1991 to 2001, Ireland championed issues such as reproductive rights, workplace equality, and the prevention of violence against women. Her tireless efforts have left a lasting impact on the feminist movement, inspiring generations to pursue justice and equality. Ireland's legacy is a testament to the power of activism in shaping societal change.
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"I want to organize so that women see ourselves as people who are entitled to power, entitled to leadership."
Patricia Ireland
"Stewardesses are still paid so little that in many cases, new hires qualify for food stamps."
Patricia Ireland"When I started law school I was shocked to learn that our legal system traditionally had the man as the head and master of the family. As late as the '70s and '80s when we were fighting for the Equal Rights Amendment, states like Louisiana still had a head and master law."
Patricia Ireland