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We as women face a particular oppression, not in a vacuum but as a part of this corrupt system. The issues of women are the issues of the working class as well. By not having this understanding, the women's movement has allowed itself to be co-opted and misdirected.

— 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.

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

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)

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