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Progressive Picks
Books and films that we find thought-provoking and insightful.
Yes, We Are Like Frogs in Boiling Water With Trump as President
As we feel battered by the media covering every vile Trump tweet storm, Amy Siskind's The List offers the chance to review the details of his destructive trail.
Islamophobia Is Structured Into the State
The West has racialized Muslims for centuries.
The Fall of the “Alt-Right” Came From Anti-Fascism
Entire communities took up the anti-fascist fight.
Suspicion of Muslims in the US Is Deeply Rooted in Bigotry
Islamophobia was already structured into society.
Democracy Should Not Be Suppressed by Tear Gas
How a weapon of war got approved for police use.
Colombia: When the State Collaborates to Terrorize a Nation
Paramilitaries have committed atrocities for decades.
Dispelling the Myths Behind “Bathroom Bills” and Other Forms of Transphobia
Understanding the origins of these myths is step one.
Trans People Don’t Need to Be “Cured,” Despite What Discredited Studies Claim
Mental health improves with transition.
The American Far Right Never Went Away
The American radical right has never gone away.
Former CIA Intelligence Analyst Says Whistleblowers Are Vital to a Transparent Democracy
Without whistleblowers, investigative journalism is not possible, says ex-CIA analyst and author Melvin Goodman.