In 1996 and 2000 LaDuke was the vice-presidential candidate for the Green Party. She is a tireless activist for women's rights, Indian rights, and for protecting the environment. This reader provides an excellent introduction to her work and thinking.
From the publisher's book description:
"For more than twenty years, Winona LaDuke has impressed people around the world with her oratory and debate skills and as an advocate for Native American rights, champion of women’s and children’s issues, protector of the environment, and as a leading voice of the Green Party. A charismatic and inspiring speaker and writer, LaDuke possesses a stirring passion that comes through in the 30 speeches, articles, and fiction excerpts compiled in The Winona LaDuke Reader. This is the first collection of the many political speeches and "think-pieces" that she has written for magazines such as Sierra, Smithsonian’s American Indian, and more."
Why this is progressive/liberal: LaDuke embodies much of the progressive spirit and speaks out on many issues important to progressives.
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