The Progressives' Handbook

Seem smarter than you are, read The Progressives' Handbook.

Sleep in today, Heather Wokusch has done your homework for you.

Wokusch spent two years researching and writing the two-book series The Progressives' Handbook, which details the Bush Administration's record on key issues.

And yes, there are handbooks for everything these days. But if you already know all there is to know about cheese and how to be a hipster than I suggest you check out Wokusch’s books. They are part encyclopedia and part self-defense manual.

The books provide the basic background information and pithy quotes about U.S. weapons of mass destruction, women’s issues, education, mainstream media, elections and voting, the environment, and foreign policy.

What sets the books above the heap of other politically-inspired manuals is Wokusch’s writing style. She is punchy but not preachy and her ability to synthesize information, giving readers everything they need to know and leaving out the rest, is invaluable.

The best part of the Progressives’ Handbook is that it aims to make you a better progressive -- which is the point of handbooks, right? If you’ve read the books and happen to find yourself visiting your conservative relatives or seated at a dinner party next to a right-winger who wants to talk shop, you will be armed with the best ammunition.

You may feel strongly about one or many of the issues covered in the Progressives' Handbook, but after reading Wokusch you will actually be able to talk your walk.  - Tara Lohan, a managing editor at AlterNet

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"Heather Wokusch is one of my favorite progressive writers." - Thom Hartmann, Project Censored-award-winning, best-selling author, and the host of a nationally syndicated progressive daily radio talk show.

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"Heather Wokusch's political essays stand prominently among a noble American tradition of dissent and free thought, and provide vital ammunition for all who seek to realize a world where peace and social justice may prevail. Wokusch's exceptionally intelligent, witty, and passionate work beckons us to action." - Sunil K. Sharma, Dissident Voice.org Editor and Publisher

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"This book is an important call to action. A must-read for anyone interested in promoting progressive social change." - Lucinda Hilbrink, People for the American Way Member

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"Heather Wokusch is a curative force for anyone in despair about Bush/Cheney doctrine and Neocon dreams of empire.  We can't help but be troubled by her analysis of the potential for another world war, the crisis for women, the sad state of democracy and dangers to our environment. But Wokusch has found a way to retrofit painful details into a kind of field guide for activists. We find ourselves inspired instead of paralyzed. I highly recommend her powerful voice to all who long for the facts and information on what to do with them." - Dori Smith, independent radio producer at WHUS, the University of Connecticut's community station, and host of Talk Nation Radio.

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"The perfect antidote to misinformation and fear-based politics. Get The Progressives' Handbook, get the facts and get inspired!" - Viviane Lerner, CODEPINK Supporter

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"Heather Wokusch stands in a fine - though scarcely flourishing - tradition of American journalism: she's committed to serving the people for whom she writes, to giving a voice to the voiceless and not taking buzzwords for an answer. If you want to know what's at stake in today's politics, don't rely on the corporate-controlled media: read Wokusch's books." - Steven P. McGiffen, editor of Spectrezine.org and author of Biotechnology: Corporate Power Versus The Public Interest

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"At last, a refreshing breath of tell-it-like-it-is journalism as we prepare for one of the most important elections in this century. Heather Wokusch packs a powerful punch; The Progressives' Handbook is a must-read for those who truly want to create change and make a difference. Find out what you DON'T know before it's too late." - Cynthia Michaelsen, MoveOn Member

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"Heather Wokusch's progressive perspective is refreshingly seasoned by her background in psychology and her exposure to a broad spectrum of human experience through her world travels. She consistently demonstrates intellect, passion, and compassion on a variety of complex and vital issues." - Barry Gordon, host of "Barry Gordon From Left Field"