As part of its commitment to providing independent information and resources to its readers, Truthout chooses a "progressive pick" every week: an independent book or DVD that we find thought-provoking and insightful. Each week, we provide articles, excerpts and interviews about the progressive pick, and also offer you a chance to receive the book or DVD with a donation to Truthout. Our progressive pick-related articles are archived below.
How Richard Nixon Sabotaged 1968 Vietnam Peace Talks to Get Elected President
By Robert Parry, The Media Consortium | Book Excerpt
America's False History Allows the Powerful to Commit Crimes Without Consequence
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
The Challenge of the Era of Technological Abundance
By Gar Alperovitz, Democracy Collaborative Press | Serialized Book
The Foundation of a New Democratic Economy Is Worker Self-Directed Enterprises
By Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers , Truthout | Op-Ed
When Democracy Is Trumped by the Excesses of Capitalism
By Richard D Wolff, Haymarket Books | Book Excerpt
Reading for a New Economy: Two New Books Tackle Cures for Global Crisis
By Joshua Stephens, Truthout | Book Review
Is There an Alternative for Capitalist Economics and Politics? Richard Wolff Says Yes
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
America Before Capitalism: Historical Perspective
By Gar Alperovitz, Democracy Collaborative Press | Serialized Book
Nuclear Roulette: The Truth About the Most Dangerous Energy Source on Earth
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
Has "Idiot America" Become More Idiotic?
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
We Are Being Nuked With False Information on Atomic Energy
By Gar Smith, Chelsea Green Publishing | Book Excerpt
"Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of the Free"
By Charles Pierce, Anchor Books | Book Excerpt
The Corporate "Heist" of the United States Government Began With a Memo in 1971
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
Howard Zinn Never Stopped Demanding the Impossible
By Anthony Arnove, Haymarket Books | Book Excerpt
The Onion Book of Known Knowledge: Full Color Excerpt, By America's Top Satirical Newswriters
By The Onion, The Onion Inc. | Book Excerpt
Anthology for Change: Howard Zinn's Impassioned Progressive Speeches Span Four Decades
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
Monsanto and Genetically Engineered Food: Playing Roulette With Our Health
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
Exposing the Roots of Genetically Modified Crops: The Monsanto Factor
By Jeffrey M. Smith, The Institute for Responsible Technology | Book Excerpt
Lee Camp: Rantings of a Stark Raving Sane Man Trapped in a Corporatocracy
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
Lee Camp Offers a "Moment of Clarity" for Truthout Readers
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Video
George Lakoff: Progressives Need to Use Language That Reflects Moral Values
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
Mike Lofgren | How Democracies Die
By Mike Lofgren, Truthout | Op-Ed
Building Community: Neighborhoods and Nonprofits With a Mission
By Gar Alperovitz, Democracy Collaborative Press | Serialized Book
Romney & Company Shipped Every Single Delphi UAW Job to China
By Greg Palast, Truthout | Op-Ed
Will Blowback From Drone Warfare End Up Killing Americans?
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Progressive Pick
Enterprising Cities: Left, Right and Center
By Gar Alperovitz, Truthout | Book Excerpt
How Big Companies Use Plain English to Rob You Blind
By Mark Karlin, Truthout | Interview
Pilfering Your Paycheck
By David Cay Johnston, Portfolio/Penguin | Book Excerpt
Amy Goodman: It’s One Person, One Vote; Not One Percent, One Vote
By Amy Goodman, Truthout | Book Excerpt
