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Activist Quote by Bill Ayers

“Agitators, organizers, activists, intellectuals aren't bound by those rules. We're…” quote by Bill Ayers — Download Open image

“Agitators, organizers, activists, intellectuals aren't bound by those rules. We're not trying to figure out, how do I thread this particular needle?”

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