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The greatest story ever sold

the decline and fall of truth from 9/11 to Katrina
2006
Examines White House propaganda from the September 11, 2006, terrorist attacks through Hurricane Katrina, arguing that the Bush administration fabricated and put a spin on events and statements in order to receive public support. Includes a time line that compares administration spin to actual events.

The Iraq Study Group report

2006
Presents the findings of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group, which was formed in 2006 to examine the situation in Iraq and offer suggestions for the American military's future involvement in the region.

Don't think of an elephant!

know your values and frame the debate : the essential guide for progressives
2004
Explores how conservatives think and how to counter their arguments, outlining the traditional American values that progressives hold but are often unable to articulate.

I'll be short

essentials for a decent working society
2002
Argues that in order to save the American economy, workers must agree to return to the basic values the U.S. economy was originally built on.

Winning modern wars

Iraq, terrorism, and the American empire
2003
Retired general Wesley K. Clark draws from his military experience to examine the 2003 U.S.-led war against Iraq, discussing the basis of the decade-long engagement with Saddam Hussein, and the course of the campaign, and examining questions about whether the war was justified and its effectiveness in reducing the terrorist threat to America.

A call to service

2003
Senator John Kerry reveals his vision for America, bridging partisan and ideological divides to identify the common ground of American ideals, values, and experiences.

The great unraveling

losing our way in the new century
2003
This collection of think pieces looks at various post-Sept. 11 economic issues. New York Times columnist Krugman examines corporate scandals, the California energy crisis, and dissention within the Bush administration, and offers ideas for economic recovery.

Worse than Watergate

the secret presidency of George W. Bush
2004
Former Nixon counsel John Dean presents an indictment of the Bush-Cheney administration, charging that the secrecy under which the Bush White House is operating is undemocratic and symptomatic that scandal is brewing. He cites what he sees as the exploitation of 9/11, the suppression of the rights and liberties of foreigners, U.S. aggression in Iraq, and other actions he says are far worse than Watergate.

Thanks for the memories, George

what eight years of Bush will do to a country
2009
Presents a humorous recap of George W. Bush's presidential legacy, and discusses the Iraq War, the Taliban, torture, the economic crisis, and more.

Looking forward to it, or, How I learned to stop worrying and love the American electoral process

2004
Stephen Elliott shares his journey through the American election process, discussing how he tried to learn about and understand the process while sorting through the corruption, greed, and hatred surrounding the presidential campaign.

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