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Book Spotlight- “The Populist Explosion” by John B. Judis

Posted on November 8, 2016 by tomdwyer

If you’re a little unsettled by the changing nature of politics at home and abroad you’re not alone. We often see current events in isolation, yet sometimes there is a deep connection between them. Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Brexit, Barack … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Hitler” by Volker Ullrich

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

Godwin’s Law is the tongue-in-cheek observation that in online arguments, the longer the discussion continues the probability of a comparison to Nazis or Hitler approaches certainty. It’s a subtle poke at the idea that people resort to Hitler comparisons as … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Making of Donald Trump” by David Cay Johnston

Posted on August 25, 2016 by tomdwyer

Love him or hate him (and rest assured, it’s not love radiating over here), no one in recent memory has dominated America’s political landscape like Donald J. Trump. There’s a slough of Trump books already and more are on the … Continue reading →