Mother Jones

Mother Jones may refer to:

  • Mary Harris Jones (called "Mother Jones", 1837–1930), American labor and community organizer
  • Mother Jones (magazine), liberal political magazine named after Mary Harris "Mother" Jones
  • Mother Jones' Prison, formerly a National Historic Landmark in West Virginia

Famous quotes containing the words mother and/or jones:

    Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly.
    Bible: New Testament, Matthew 1:18,19.

    Well, I’d certainly say she had marvelous judgment, Albert, if not particularly good taste.
    —L.Q. Jones [Justus Mcqueen] (b. 1936)