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Censored 2005: The Top 25 Censored StoriesCensored 2005: The Top 25 Censored Stories by Project Censored
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An important, annual resource for those interested in getting the stories that corporte media would prefer to mute, distort or turn its back on completely from the Project Censored team.
Love and War in AfghanistanLove and War in Afghanistan by Alexander Klaits
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A much-needed publication at this time! In the voices of ordinary Afghani people via a collection of oral histories, this beautiful book is an intimate look into the tangled narrative of a country.
Terror Incorporated: Tracing the Dollars Behind the Terror NetworksTerror Incorporated: Tracing the Dollars Behind the Terror Networks by Loretta Napoleoni
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A voice of reason on the topic of terror, economist Napoleoni is the world's leading expert uniquely qualified to examine the full extent of the West's role in international terrorism.
Sutton Impact: The Political Cartoons of Ward SuttonSutton Impact: The Political Cartoons of Ward Sutton by Ward Sutton
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Sutton's graphic satire parallels that of the Daily show. We get the news we hate to hear, but we are laughing still - the only way to digest current affairs these days. Insightful and hilarious!
The Future of Media: Resistance and Reform in the 21st CenturyThe Future of Media: Resistance and Reform in the 21st Century
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We get the grisly picture of the state of media in the US, but then we find out what each of us can do to change it. A guide on how to truly revolutionize and democratize our media, and our culture!
Voices of A People's History of the United StatesVoices of A People's History of the United States
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I'd go so far as to say this book is MORE essential than the People's History, but they certainly make a lovely pair. Dissident voices in inspiring speeches, enraging poetry, moving lyric? Divine!
Iraq, Inc.: A Profitable Occupation (Open Media)Iraq, Inc.: A Profitable Occupation (Open Media) by Pratap Chatterjee
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Everyone living in the United States should read this book. Puzzled as to the state of things in Iraq? Herein lie your answers.
Government in the Future (Open Media)Government in the Future (Open Media) by Noam Chomsky
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A primer on the libertarian socialist vision from none other than Noam Chomsky himself. His special gift for restoring hope is most defined here. Part of the amazing Open Media series!
Public Power in the Age of Empire (Open Media)Public Power in the Age of Empire (Open Media) by Arundhati Roy
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Arundhati Roy is brilliant as usual in this speech given in the midst of the RNC last August. Certain to reaffirm your belief in activism and protest.
The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American JourneyThe Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey by Ernesto Che Guevara
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If you haven't read any Che Guevara, this is where to start.
Chomsky on AnarchismChomsky on Anarchism by Noam Chomsky
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Chomsky's clear and fresh thoughts on anarchism from none other than AK press.
You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our TimesYou Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our Times by Howard Zinn
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We can all learn a lot from Howard Zinn, and here is the story of his well-engaged life in his own words.
Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate PoliticsFeminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics by bell hooks
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All I can say is, your should have read this already...get it now!
Brooklyn NoirBrooklyn Noir
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An anthology you'll want to read straight through.
9-119-11 by Noam Chomsky
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THE book to understand the realities behind 9-11.
Urban Injustice: How Ghettos HappenUrban Injustice: How Ghettos Happen by Dr. David Hilfiker
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An analysis of the social forces that make the inner city inevitable. Important read.
Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine ExplosionDark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion by Gary Webb
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The infamous book on CIA covert operations.