“Political, moral, and civil libertarian defendants have always used Political Trials to address the public outside the courtroom. This is in itself a good thing, it is part of the democratic process.”

“Chicago was a crucible into which eight movement 'leaders' were tossed. What emerged, says Dellinger, was not cleavage but a coming together, an incredible trust and love which transcended the real differences which distinguish Abbie Hoffman from Rennie Davis from Bill Kunstler”

“We want government by the people, for the people, and of the people," said Fred Hampton. “Fuck this shit of government by the pigs for the pigs, and of the pigs. This town's hungry, and we need a barbecue.”

“Movement leaders no longer face minor penalties, misdemeanor charges, and a few worthy months in jail. Seale, said Kunstler, faces the very real likelihood of execution. 'The fun has gone out of our practice. We now face a deadening responsibility.' ”

“The 1968 Civil Disorders Bill had been pushed through Congress by Southern reactionaries who were convinced that there was a combined black power-communist conspiracy to burn down the American cities. Now it had actually been applied”

In 1989, a Voice editor recalled Huey Newton's high-caliber intellect

In 1989, Kathleen Cleaver remembered the life of Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton

Outmanned and outgunned, the Panthers remained steadfast in their belief that Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness is the birthright of all Americans.