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The quote suggests that people may praise free speech in principle, but still avoid saying anything meaningful. It points to a gap between public ideals and everyday conversation. The line is ironic, contrasting a strong defense of free speech with the triviality of talking about the weather.
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About Barbara Ehrenreich
American author and political activist
Barbara Ehrenreich was an American author and political activist. She was active in the 1980s and early 1990s as a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America. She was widely read as a columnist and essayist, and her work was recognized with awards. She also wrote 21 books, building a body of work that reflected her political commitments and public voice.
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Books by Barbara Ehrenreich
Witches, midwives, and nurses
1971
Bright-sided
2009
Dancing in the Streets
2007
Bait and Switch
2005
Natural causes
2018