"Nobody is going to hand you anything. You have to organize for it."

"The United States is a state founded on violence, slavery, and genocide."

"The United States is a militarized state, and its foreign policy is driven by the interests of the military-industrial complex."

"Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you're unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so."

"The United States is a criminal state, and its leaders should be held accountable for their crimes."