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Emma Bonino’s political beginnings remembered in Bra

Residents of Bra recall Emma Bonino’s early activism, from her campaign over the town’s bypass to her arrest for procuring an abortion. They describe her as studious, determined and outspoken.

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What is happening

A la Repubblica report recounts memories of Bonino’s hometown and the experiences that preceded her political career. Former fellow townspeople say she was unassuming but unwilling to hold back her views.

Why is it on the Radar?

The account presents Bra as an important setting in Bonino’s early political development and links local activism with the causes that later defined her public life.

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