The work of the political activist inevitably involves a certain tensi…

Angela Davis
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The work of the political activist inevitably involves a certain tension between the requirement that position be taken on current issues as they arise and the desire that one's contributions will somehow survive the ravages of time. ✨ Angela Y. Davis (2011). Women, Culture & Politics, p.13, Vintage
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