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James L Byrnes III

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A great introduction

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Revisado: 07-03-22

Professor Wolff does a great job explaining the basics of Marx and socialism, the history of the moment, and it’s relevance today. For those with only a surface level understanding (or misunderstanding) of the subject this is a good, cogent introduction without having to dive into an overly academic tome.

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Very good history of the Progressive resurgence

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Revisado: 07-10-20

Ryan Grim does a great job of highlighting how the modern progressive movement got its legs, made its first steps and stumbles, and began to find its own stride.

Grim’s inside knowledge of political workings lets him give a fair evaluation of what strategies have worked for the movement, which ones didn’t, and why. He’s gotten to watch and interact with the people involved so is able to point out how they grew along with the movement itself.

There are a few places, usually when Grim dives into the particulars of multiple individual actors’ machinations, when it bogs down a bit. He’ll introduce all the people playing against each other in one of the events he covers and it can be a hassle to keep track of who they all are, what they’re doing to each other, and how it feeds back into the bigger narrative.

Overall it was a great read, very informative, and provides a good look inside what a political movement is actually like.

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Rethinking what we think is normal

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Revisado: 07-06-20

Alex Vitale breaks down the problems with policing as it is done in the U.S. today but also traces how that system developed and why. Placed in historical perspective the current situation’s untenable nature is even more apparent.

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Required reading in these times

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Revisado: 07-06-20

This book should be required reading before watching any news in today’s media environment. I can now look at any event that happens, apply the Ten Rules Of Hate, and know in advance whether it will be covered on the news and how each “team” will report it.

Matt Taibbi explains the massive shift that happened to news coverage. His breakdown of the situation is well structured and his explanations are well worded. The insider perspective that he brings gives it just that much more clarity.

Like Mr. Taibbi I loved “Manufacturing Consent.” I still do. But it’s quite dated now and was always, in my opinion, a bit academic for some readers. “Hate, Inc.” is very accessible and very timely.

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