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Progressive Picks
Books and films that we find thought-provoking and insightful.


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Proxy War and Surrogate Terror: How the US Came to Take an Active Role in War and Torture in Latin America
John W. Dower describes the US role in facilitating death and destruction in Latin and South America.

Corporate Lobbies Attack the Public Interest in State Capitols
In the wake of Citizens United, a small segment of the economic elite has gained more influence than ever before. What are they doing with that power?

Helping Women Harmed by Mass Incarceration and Fighting the Bigger System
Susan Burton writes about how her work with incarcerated women drove her to oppose racist mass incarceration.

“It Is Profitable to Let the World Go to Hell”: Will Capitalism Doom the Planet?
Antony Lowenstein examines how the success of modern day capitalism "guarantees unfairness and rewards greed," threatening society and the planet.

How Studs Terkel Documented the Fight Against White Supremacy and Segregation
Studs Terkel was the first radio broadcaster who invited Stokely Carmichael on his show.

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Saudi Arabia Is the Most Gender-Segregated Nation in the World
Saudi women are still waiting for a tipping point, forcing the government to finally grant them this most basic of rights.

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Why Walmart Matters to 21st Century Working-Class Struggle
Sarah Jaffe covers the historical context of the struggles of Walmart workers fighting for better pay, conditions and rights at work.

Mychal Denzel Smith Talks Malcom X, Gender and Mental Health
Mychal Denzel Smith discusses some of the main themes in his new book, "Invisible Man, Got The Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man's Education."

Thomas Frank: Bill Clinton’s Five Major Achievements Were Longstanding GOP Objectives
Thomas Frank, author of "Listen, Liberal," discusses how the Democratic Party stopped governing on behalf of the working class.

Robert McChesney: Capitalism Is a Bad Fit for a Technological Revolution
Robert McChesney, author with John Nichols of "People Get Ready," says technological advances don't always benefit workers.