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“Among the fundamental likeness between the Revolutionary Republicans and the Anarchists is the recognition that the little must precede the great; that the local must be the basis of the general; that there can be a free federation only when there are free communities to federate; that the spirit of the latter is carried into the councils of the former, and a local tyranny may thus become an instrument for general enslavement.”

Quote by Voltairine de Cleyre

Book:Anarchism and American Traditions

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Anarchism and American Traditions

This book delves into the philosophical and political ideas that have influenced the development of anarchism within the American context, examining its origins, evolution, and contemporary relevance. more

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Voltairine de Cleyre

Voltairine de Cleyre was an American anarchist writer and orator, a significant figure in the history of American anarchism. Born on November 17, 1866, and passing away on June 20, 1912, de Cleyre was a leading advocate for women's rights, labor rights, and the abolition of the state. more

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