We know we only have about half of our population that’s voting.
DOLORES HUERTA
I want to say to mothers out there, you know, take your children to marches. Take them to meetings because this is a way that they can become strong, and they understand what politics is all about because they are actually living it.
More Dolores Huerta Quotes
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We know we only have about half of our population that’s voting.
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If you haven’t forgiven yourself something, how can you forgive others?
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I’m glad that the fact that people are still getting poisoned by pesticide drift is gaining attention.
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Employers able to work together with workers and sharing gains and profits will lead to a much better world, getting away from income inequality.
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I quit because I can’t stand seeing kids come to class hungry and needing shoes. I thought I could do more by organizing farm workers than by trying to teach their hungry children.
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People would say ‘Who is a leader?’ A leader is a person that does the work. It’s very simple. It’s a personal choice for people who choose to put in their time and their commitment to do the work. It’s a personal choice.
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Once I learned about grassroots organizing, I got so enamored with it because I thought ‘Wow this is the way you do it!’
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We as women should shine light on our accomplishments and not feel egotistical when we do. It’s a way to let the world know that we as women can accomplish great things!
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Organized labor is the only way to have fair distribution of wealth.
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Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.
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Giving kids clothes and food is one thing, but it’s much more important to teach them that other people besides themselves are important and that the best thing they can do with their lives is to use them in the service of other people.
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As we’ve focused more on our food and where it comes from, people now have greater awareness of what’s being put onto our food, pesticides, labeling issues, and consumer health.
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That’s the history of the world. His story is told, hers isn’t.
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We criticize and separate ourselves from the process. We’ve got to jump right in there with both feet.
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Going door to door and talking to people, convincing them to vote – this is what I call Organizing 101.
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