Barbara Ehrenreich Quotes

Barbara Ehrenreich is a prominent writer and social critic known for her works on social justice and inequality. Through her writings, she challenges prevailing narratives and offers insightful critiques of various societal issues, contributing to public discourse and advocating for positive change.

Medical debts are the number-one cause of bankrupt... -Barbara Ehrenreich

Medical debts are the number-one cause of bankruptcy in America.

Barbara Ehrenreich , Writer
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This quote states that medical debts are the leading cause of bankruptcy cases in the United States. It highlights the financial strain that healthcare expenses can place on individuals and the potential consequences that arise when individuals are unable to manage or repay those debts.

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.

Barbara Ehrenreich , Writer
Marriage is socialism among two people.... -Barbara Ehrenreich

Marriage is socialism among two people.

Barbara Ehrenreich , Writer

If you can attribute your success entirely to your own mental effort, to your own attitude, to some spiritual essence that you have that is better than other people's, then that must feel pretty good.

Barbara Ehrenreich , Writer

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 , Writer

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 , Writer

The one regret I have about my own abortions is that they cost money that might otherwise have been spent on something more pleasurable, like taking the kids to movies and theme parks.

Barbara Ehrenreich , Writer

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