Category Archives: Book Spotlight

Book Spotlight- “The Rich Don’t Always Win” by Sam Pizzigati

Posted on May 8, 2013 by tomdwyer

George Santayana famously said “Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.” But what about those who never learn history? The history of Labor in this country is shamefully overlooked in our schools and media, but our friends at … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Payoff” by Jeff Connaughton

Posted on April 3, 2013 by tomdwyer

Last month’s “News To Make You Furious” was about For-Profit Prisons, and we recommended a book on “Kids For Cash” scandal in Pennsylvania. We have another link-up for you this month. In the wake of Lanny Breuer’s titular job change … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Kids For Cash” by William Ecenbarger

Posted on March 4, 2013 by tomdwyer

Our “News To Make You Furious” column this month brought you stories about For-Profit Prisons, and the centerpiece example of the problem was the “Kids For Cash” scandal in Pennsylvania. We gave you a couple links to follow, but as … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “With Liberty and Justice For Some” by Glen Greenwald

Posted on February 5, 2013 by tomdwyer

In our “News To Make You Furious” column this month, we told you about the recent HSBC settlement and a FrontLine documentary on why no one has been criminally prosecuted in the Wall Street crash. We also said we have … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- 2012 Book Floodlight

Posted on January 7, 2013 by tomdwyer

One feature of our shop is the extensive reading and lending library in our lobby. If you see something you like, you can always take it home with you and bring it back on your next visit. Our Book Spotlight … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- Progressive Media Two-Fer

Posted on December 4, 2012 by tomdwyer

On the heels of the KPOJ demise, we decided to double up on this month’s spotlight. Here are two books that will tell you a little about Progressive Media, how it works, and why we need to keep it strong … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- Guest Spotlighter

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

This month we turn over the task of finding fascinating books to a guest. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium, and popularizer of science, was asked in an online forum “which books should be read by every … Continue reading →

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“On Killing” by Col. David Grossman

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tomdwyer

“On Killing” By Colonel David Grossman In today’s world, this may seem like an impossible thesis to defend: “Human beings are hard-wired NOT to kill.” However, the man who said it, Colonel David Grossman, probably knows what he’s talking … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Gardens of Democracy”

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Since the Industrial Revolution, the dominant model for any complex system has been the machine. It’s been applied to societies, governments, companies, even individual people. The problem with a model of any kind is that it’s only accurate as far … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Republican Brain” by Chris Mooney

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

This month’s Book Spotlight shines on “The Republican Brain” by Chris Mooney. “Ha ha” you say, “Republican brain. What did they use to study it, a microscope? Is it a book of oxymorons? Did they study leprechauns too?” Yes, we … Continue reading →

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