"Even though my mom was talented and had a college degree, she lived in the era when the conventional wisdom in Dallas was that my dad worked, she was supposed to stay home and take care of the kids, and that was that. There really weren't other opportunities for her, and most of them were volunteer opportunities."
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Cecile Richards is an influential American activist and former president of Planned Parenthood, renowned for her tireless advocacy for women's reproductive rights. Born on July 15, 1967, in Texas, she grew up in a politically engaged family, which inspired her commitment to social justice. Under her leadership from 2006 to 2018, Planned Parenthood expanded its services and fought against legislative attacks on women's health. Richards has also been a prominent voice in the Democratic Party, advocating for progressive issues and empowering future generations to champion equality.
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