"I think the anti-Wal-Mart is Costco, which pays much better and has much better health benefits and which is profitable and offers low prices."
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Barbara Ehrenreich, born on August 26, 1941, in Butte, Montana, was a celebrated American author, journalist, and social activist known for her incisive critiques of social inequality and corporate culture. With a Ph.D. in cell biology, Ehrenreich pivoted to writing, producing influential works like "Nickel and Dimed," which exposed the harsh realities of low-wage workers in America. Her fearless exploration of topics such as class, poverty, and feminism has left an indelible mark on social discourse, making her a pivotal voice in contemporary American literature and activism.
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"Take motherhood: nobody ever thought of putting it on a moral pedestal until some brash feminists pointed out, about a century ago, that the pay is lousy and the career ladder nonexistent."
Barbara Ehrenreich"No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots."
Barbara Ehrenreich"Personally, I can't see why it would be any less romantic to find a husband in a nice four-color catalogue than in the average downtown bar at happy hour."
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