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Phil Ochs was a 20th-century American singer-songwriter. Philip David Ochs was an American songwriter, protest singer, and political activist. Ochs was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, and political commentary. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power

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