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Uncle Sam Wants YOU to Be . . .

By Huibin Amee Chew (Posted Mar 22, 2006)

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Uncle Sam wants YOU to be: Sexpot, Damsel, Scapegoat Witch


Huibin Amee Chew is active in anti-imperialist, feminist, and immigrant rights activism in Boston.  She can be reached at <hachew@gmail.com>.


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