Dirty Wars and Incarceration Vs. Everyday Socialism and Freedom

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What does it mean to declare "the world is a battlefield"? Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, author of the bestselling Blackwater, has been described as "a one man truth squad" by Bill Moyers. In his new book Dirty Wars, he follows the consequences of America's covert wars from Afghanistan to Yemen, Somalia, and beyond to uncover perhaps the most important foreign policy story of our time. The ugly realities of U.S. "national security" policy uncovered by Scahill paint a bleak picture, as does the truth about our "justice" system depicted in a new graphic retelling of Race To Incarcerate. Fortunately, this month's Progressive Picks also include new remedies and solutions for this grim state of affairs. Gar Alperovitz's new book, What Then Must We Do?, argues that there are forms of socialism already existing in the U.S. that offer an alternative to capitalism as we know it. While in a collection of previously unpublished speeches, the renowned Angela Davis explores radical notions of freedom and democracy, not as things granted by state, law, or policy, but as participatory social processes that demand new ways of thinking and being. To see our full catalog of Progressive Picks and order a gift, click here (for orders within the United States) or here (for international shipping). Or order one of the latest Progressive Picks by clicking the title below and making the minimum donation to Truthout:   Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield By Jeremy Scahill Under President Obama, the executive branch has further expanded its covert war actions, without oversight or restriction. The foot soldiers in these battles operate globally and inside the United States with orders from the White House to do whatever is necessary to hunt down, capture, or kill individuals designated by the president as enemies. In Dirty Wars, Jeremy Scahill reports from the frontlines and explores the depths of America's global killing machine, dragging to light a conflict conducted in the shadows.   What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About The Next American Revolution By Gar Alperovitz Acclaimed for his work outlining the development of an alternative cooperative/publicly owned segment of the economy in the United States, in his new book Alperovitz not only demonstrates the failings of actual existing capitalism, but also identifies key struggles and projects that, he argues, show that a different way of organizing life and the economy is not only a great idea, but is in fact already happening.   Race To Incarcerate: A Graphic Retelling By Sabrina Jones and Marc Mauer The original Race To Incarcerate is considered a landmark indictment of a system that locks the poor and minorities up with abandon, while largely neglecting support systems for reintegration back to society. In this "graphic retelling," Sabrina Jones illustrates Marc Mauer's work to create an accessible, documented history of how the United States has come to have the largest percentage of its citizens in prison of any country in the world.   The Meaning of Freedom and Other Difficult Dialogues By Angela Y. Davis What is the meaning of freedom? Angela Davis' life and work have been dedicated to examining this fundamental question and to ending all forms of oppression that deny people their political, cultural, and sexual freedom. Davis confronts the interconnected issues of power, race, gender, class, and incarceration in the United States with her characteristic brilliance, historical insight, and penetrating analysis.   All of these Progressive Picks come highly recommended for Truthout readers and your friends and family. To order by phone, call (213) 489-1971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Sincerely, The Truthout Team PS: Read exclusive author interviews, excerpts from Progressive Picks, and more, at Truthout.     DIRTY WARS Get it now! WHAT THEN MUST WE DO? Get it now!     THE MEANING OF FREEDOM Get it now!     RACE TO INCARCERATE Get it now!

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