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Bill Ayers is an American education theorist and activist. He is most widely known for being a co-founder and leader of the Weather Underground, a radical left-wing organization active during the 1960s and 1970s. The group opposed the Vietnam War and engaged in controversial activities, including bombings of government buildings.

Ayers was a fugitive for a time but eventually turned himself in, though many charges against him were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct.

Later, Ayers became a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, focusing on education reform and social justice. His academic work emphasizes progressive teaching practices and the role of education in empowering marginalized communities.

He authored several books, including Fugitive Days: A Memoir, which details his experiences with the Weather Underground. Ayers remains a polarizing figure due to his past activism and outspoken views.