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Tur-Ha Ak Quote

Actions & statements made on the basis of critical analysis & discernmentare not the same as divisiveness. Know the difference.

Tur-Ha Ak

Actions & statements made on the basis of critical analysis & discernmentare not the same as divisiveness. Know the difference.

Tags: critical thinking, organizing, political

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