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Protest Nation: Words That Inspired A Century of American Radicalism

Edited by Timothy Patrick McCarthy, Edited by John McMillian

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Historic writings by socialists, LGBT activists, environmentalists, and more: â€œAn extraordinary collection of the voices of American dissidents.â€ â€”Howard Zinn Â Protest NationÂ is a guide to the speeches, letters, broadsides, essays, and manifestos that form the backbone of the American radical tradition in the twentieth century. With examples from socialists, feminists, union organizers, civil-rights workers, gay and lesbian activists, and environmentalists that have served as beacons for millions, the volume also includes brief introductory essays by the editors that provide a rich biographical and historical context for each selection. Included are: Â *a fiery speech by socialist Eugene V. Debs *an astonishing treatise on animal liberation by Peter Singer *an excerpt from Silent Spring by Rachel Carson *Harvey Milkâ€™s â€œThe Hope Speechâ€ *the original Black Panther Party Platform *Peter Singerâ€™s astonishing treatise on animal liberation *plus writings from Upton Sinclair, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Betty Friedan, Malcolm X, CÃ©sar ChÃ¡vez, and more