Current Events : Political

A subtle account of anti-Arab racism in today's America and its place in supposedly 'liberal' communities, especially since 9/11. more...

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Written with compassion, intelligence and insight, A Bed of Red Flowers is a profoundly moving portrait of life under occupation and the unforgettable story of a family, a people and a country. more...

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Former Guardian and Observer journalist explores the real reasons behind the Gaza pullout and the building of the West Bank wall -- arguing demography is the heart of the issue. more...

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In this gripping, in-the-trenches account of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, award-winning journalist Matt Rees takes us deep within Israeli and Palestinian societies to reveal the fractures at the core of both. While the world focuses almost exclusively on the violent clash between the two camps, Rees steers our gaze toward their centers, exposing the internal rifts that drain each society of its ability to act cohesively. The Palestinians focus on the occupation of the West Bank, the Jewish settlers, and other Israeli actions, while the Israelis see only the intifada and the suicide bombings -- and both overlook their bitter infighting. This dazzling, groundbreaking narrative goes behind the familiar moves of the big players to reveal the individuals who are at war not only with the enemy, but also with their own people. more...

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Twice in the past generation, the Republican party has proclaimed a 'revolution' in American politics. In 1980, Ronald Reagan won a landslide victory on a platform of tax cuts, smaller government, and a stronger defense. And in 1994, Newt Gingrich took up the revolutionary mantle, tossing out the Democratic Congress and proclaiming the end of 'business as usual' in Washington. For any conservative who cares about the direction of public life in America, Robert Novak has provided the essential guide to our nation's millennial election. more...

Price: $11.99