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Progressive Picks
Books and films that we find thought-provoking and insightful.
Philosopher Herbert Marcuse on the Rise of Fascism in Europe
In this excerpt, Nick Thorkelson depicts the political upheaval of 1930s Europe and its effect on Herbert Marcuse.
Anything Other Than Decriminalization Leaves Sex Workers Behind
Criminalization of sex work further disempowers some of society's most vulnerable classes of people.
Criminalizing Sex Workers Drives Rape and Gender-Based Police Violence
In this excerpt, we learn where and how sex workers are criminalized.
Puerto Ricans Are Resisting Policing as a Solution to Crisis
Policing is a form of "colonial crisis management" in Puerto Rico, says author Marisol LeBrón.
Policing Worsens Public Safety for Puerto Rico’s Most Vulnerable
Policing in Puerto Rico deepens inequalities stemming from domination by the U.S. and failed development.
Building Movements Through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens
This lens is central to organizing for collective liberation, says "Unapologetic" author Charlene Carruthers.
The Case for Reimagining the Black Radical Tradition
Charlene Carruthers discusses the diverse histories often erased when talking about the Black radical tradition.
How Jim Crow Went to China in the Making of Big Tobacco
Our understanding of corporate power has been clouded in smoke.
Cigarettes Are Central to the History of Corporate Power
"Cigarettes, Inc." shows how Jim Crow, jazz and smoking are central to the history of corporate power.
When It Comes to Climate Change, Centrism Is Not the Answer
In "Frostlands," author John Feffer describes a future ruled by corporations in a time of global disorder.