Quote by Chris Hedges on the Next Generation and Civil Disobedience

„What kind of a world are we going to leave the next generation? I, at least, want my children to look back and say, "My daddy was being arrested at the White House fence and booed off commencement stages. He was trying."“

Chris HedgesChris Hedges reflects on the world we leave to the next generation and the importance of commitment and protest.
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Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and professor known for his critical analyses of politics and society.

Quote by Chris Hedges reflecting moral commitment and civil disobedience in a political context.


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Chris Hedges quote about responsibility to the next generation and trying to make a difference

Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and academic. He has worked as a foreign correspondent for major media outlets including the New York Times and extensively addresses the effects of power, war, and media on society. Hedges is known for his sharp socio-political commentary and books such as "Empire of Illusion."

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