"You measure a democracy by the freedom it gives its dissidents, not the freedom it gives its assimilated conformists."
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About Abbie Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman (1936-1989) was an American political and social activist known for his leadership in the countercultural movement of the 1960s. He was a prominent member of the Youth International Party (Yippies) and became famous for his advocacy of political activism, anti-war protests, and civil rights. Hoffman was a key figure in organizing several high-profile demonstrations, including the protests during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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