Most (but not all) books by politicians and journalists on political matters are shallow and one-sided. For the most part I've avoided ideology-affirming books for works of relative substance.
Notice, for example, that I haven't included any books by Michael Moore (or Sean Hannity during Conservative Month). While I may share much of Moore's political outlook, I think his books are more likely to reinforce the ideas of those who already agree with what he has to say than they are to persuade his ideological opponents of their errors. There is little attempt to make a substantive argument.
Not all books by journalists and politicians fall into this category, however, so I'm dedicating this month to works by politicians and journalists that help explain the progressive side of life.
Participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) during November threw my posting schedule for a loop, but I should be back on track by Monday, December 5.
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