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"textContent": "Tomorrow marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain. The writings of English revolutionary democrat Thomas Paine were instrumental in this revolutionary struggle. His radical ideas form part of our communist heritage, writes Rob Sewell.\n\nThe post The rebellious and immortal Thomas Paine appeared first on The Communist.",
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