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

— Pat Parker Gay Parenting, Or, Look Out, Anita (1987)

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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.

Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)

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

Gay Parenting, Or, Look Out, Anita (1987)

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

Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)

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.

Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)

The other illusion is that revolution is neat. It's not neat or pretty or quick. It is a long dirty process.

Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)

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