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From a passionate new voice in American politics comes a clear-eyed vision for fixing the nation's moribund democracy.... (read more)

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Combines an abridged transcript of the Chicago Eight trial in 1969 with astute commentary by historian Jon Wiener.... (read more)

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"Writing this book is the second most difficult thing I have ever done, next to burying Casey." On April 4, 2004, Cindy Sheehan learned that Casey, the eldest of her four children, had been killed in Iraq, where he was serving in the United States... (read more)

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"A moving read for those who were there and those who want to know what it was like, and a lively resource for those aiming to understand feminist poetics." --Annie Finch.... (read more)

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Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin took back their lives by gaining control of their money. They both gave up successful — and stressful — careers in order to live more deliberately and meaningfully. Now, in this inspiring and empowering book, they... (read more)

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Although Krist Novoselic will undoubtedly be forever best known as a member of Nirvana, his accomplishments go far beyond that remarkable achievement. Nirvana was a band with a conscience, and as a major label act they regularly played benefits —... (read more)

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Straight talk about George W. Bush,corporate government, and the whole charadeof presidential campaigning -- from the last honest man in American politics Ralph Nader -- brilliant visionary, relentless activist -- may be the most honest man left in... (read more)

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An equally absorbing and troubling inquiry into a case of criminal injustice, Grisham's nonfiction debut equals the storytelling of his unparalleled fiction.... (read more)

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Unresponsive government. Uninspiring candidates. Mindless political debate. Suspicious voting equipment. American representative democracy is suffering through its worst crisis in many years, and while many Americans recognize it, they just don't know... (read more)

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Ralph Nader is one of America's most passionate and effective social critics. He has been called a muckraker, a consumer crusader, and America's public defender. The cars we drive, the food we eat, the water we drink-their safety has been enhanced... (read more)