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9/8/19

The American Left Needs a Contemporary Thad Stevens

by Van Gosse

Protest, “resistance,” and speaking truth to power are no longer enough. Leftists need to think about how to wield power in our complex political system and Thad Stevens offers a valuable blueprint.

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The American Left Needs a Contemporary Thad Stevens

by Van Gosse