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An anti-imperialist understands the exploitation of the working class, understands that in order for capitalism to function, there must be a certain percentage that is unemployed.

— Pat Parker Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)

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People, get ready! If you are racist, sexist, classist, or homophobic, my child is going to think you are strange.

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In order for revolution to be possible, and revolution is possible, it must be led by the poor and working class people of this country.

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No matter how much preparation, education, and counseling, sixteen-year old children are not ready for childbirth.

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We must also define our friends and enemies based on their stand on imperialism.

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Before and after armed revolution there must be education, and analysis, and struggle. If not, and even if so, one will be faced with coups, counterrevolution and revision.

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