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I live in a very expensive city that puts many demands on my modest income. In spite of that, I am sending $100 to MRZine because it is my responsibility. It’s my responsibility to support MRZine and Monthly Review. It’s yours, too. It’s a responsibility that belongs to all of us.
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Chris Townsend is Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE) in Washington, D.C.
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