Part Six: Is Oprah Winfrey a Bastard?
Behind the Bastards
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This chapter delves into Oprah Winfrey's philanthropic initiative, the Angel Network, highlighting its roots and the inspiration behind it. It combines reflections on the significance of large-scale giving with a comparative lens to simpler charitable acts, showcasing the impact of both.
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Oh god, we are finally done. Unfortunately Oprah's greatest harms, like her role in birthing the anti vaccine movement, live on.
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