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Practical Radicals

Practical Radicals Discussion Guide

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Side by Side

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Except for Palestine

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How the United States Covers Up the Real Costs of War

By Dora Usdan, Summer 2023 intern
 
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Author Spotlight: A Conversation with Ken Grossinger

Ken Grossinger has had an impressive career as an organizer, activist, and mentor to young movement workers. In his newly published book Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together, he looks at the intersection between art and politics—specifically how organizers and artists can effectively collaborate to generate social change. 
 
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8 Unconventional Beach Reads to Add to Your Summer Reading List

In our opinion, there is no better day than one spent out in the sun with the company of a good book. While most people lean on romance, mystery, or thriller to pass the time, we at The New Press prefer cutting-edge, social justice-oriented nonfiction. As we all know, social justice doesn’t take a vacation. This summer, take a look at eight of the current summer interns’ must-read books, a selection of New Press publications, and other thought-provoking, discussion-prompting publications from independent and academic presses. 

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Block Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act

For more than thirty years, The New Press has published books that facilitate social change, enrich public discourse, and defend democratic values. The New Press has now joined other First Amendment advocates in urging the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a block on Florida's controversial Stop W.O.K.E. Act by filing an amicus brief with court. 

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Slaves for Peanuts by Jori Lewis wins 2023 James Beard Book Award  

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Charisma's Turn

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Monique Couvson’s trailblazing book Pushout laid the groundwork for understanding how our schools are failing Black girls; her follow-up, Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues, provided a blueprint for their healing and liberation. In the new new graphic novel Charisma’s Turn, vibrantly illustrated by Amanda Jones, Couvson tells an inspiring story from the perspective of the very girls she has been fighting for years to lift up.
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Inspiring America: Author and Activist Susan Burton

Susan Burton, co-author or Becoming Ms. Burton and founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, was named an honoree of NBC News' "Inspiring America: The Inspiration List." "Inspiring America" recognizes ten honorees annually for their efforts to help others. 2023 honorees include Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Yo-Yo Ma, and others.
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