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“We can begin by doing small things at the local level, like planting community gardens or looking out for our neighbors. That is how change takes place in living systems, not from above but from within, from many local actions occurring simultaneously.”

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Grace Lee Boggs

Grace Lee Boggs, born on June 27, 1915, was a prominent American author and social activist. Known for her profound insights into socialism, racial equality, and women's liberation, she was a significant figure in the American left-wing movement of the 20th century. Her writings and activities have had a profound impact on contemporary American society. more

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“I am in favor of increased communication and cooperation between countries, but it is more important that each country becomes responsible for its own actions, its own communities, its own economies, before starting to integrate in large regional or global supranational organizations.”

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