Cicero March

For a generation of young activists, the realities of war, imperialism, racism, and the growing fragility of democratic liberalism proved difficult to reconcile. Force emerged as a means to address this tension. As the discourse of a “country torn” enters mainstream political analyses—though for many, the deep divisions within the country are not a new political reality—it is important to reflect on the writings of political dissidents and radicals. Recognizing the diversity of political analysis that remains active is essential. Taking the histories of armed struggle seriously offers a way to critically examine the political center and challenge its claims of moral and political legitimacy.