Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War On America's Maoists (1968-1980)
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Heavy Radicals: Origins and Revolutionary Ideals
The chapter delves into the origins of a radical group formed by key figures like Label Birdman, Bruce Franklin, Steve Hamilton, and Bob Avakian, tracing their political trajectories and contributions to the Maoist Communist Party. It discusses the radicalization of individuals amidst the context of the Vietnam War and the formation of revolutionary organizations like the RURCP, highlighting the transition to the Revolutionary Communist Party. The chapter explores the ideological and organizational differences within left-wing movements of the 1960s, emphasizing the strategic approaches of the Revolutionary Union in contrast to other radical factions and the FBI's interference strategies.
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