Does it surprise anyone? The graphic reminds of the useless wet wipes recent contribution to what they refer to as democracy in England. He was just as despicable then.
9 Mar 1649: At his execution #otd Henry Rich, First Earl of Holland makes a long speech protesting his lifelong devotion to #parliament, the #Protestant religion & the principles of honour
(The Captain Christie Crawfurd English Civil War Collection)
"The legal subordination of one sex to another – is wrong in itself, [...] it ought to be replaced by a system of perfect equality, admitting no power and privilege on the one side, nor disability on the other."
~ 'The Subjection of Women' by J. S. Mill (1869)
Did you know that John Stuart Mill was the first person in #British#Parliament to call for allowing #women to vote?
This petition also included the signature of the only #PoC, Sarah Parker Remond.