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Read Nelson Peery’s examination of the past, present, and future of American revolutionary politics.
When The Future Is Up to Us first came out, it was read and discussed by many people involved in the fight for a new society. It sparked some lively debates and made people think. We need more debate and more critical thinking in this country today.
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