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Ministry of Truth
- Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past
- De: Steve Benen
- Narrado por: Rachel Maddow
- Duración: 5 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 498
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 461
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 461
For as long as historical records have existed, authoritarian regimes have tried to rewrite history to suit their purposes, using their dictatorial powers to create myths, spread propaganda, justify decisions, erase opponents, and even dispose of crimes. Today, as America’s Republican Party becomes increasingly radicalized, it’s not surprising to see the GOP read from a similarly despotic script. Indeed, the party is taking dangerous, aggressive steps to rewrite history—and not just from generations past.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Reinforced long held suspicions
- De Dennis M Olson Jr en 08-18-24
- Ministry of Truth
- Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past
- De: Steve Benen
- Narrado por: Rachel Maddow
A comprehensive review of Republican Party disinformation tactics
Revisado: 09-01-24
Benen is an excellent writer who gets to the core of issues. He makes a compelling argument about the flagrant lies and disinformation Trump and Republicans have used to control their willing, malleable base voters. I enjoyed Rachel Maddow’s narration.
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Small Acts of Courage
- A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy
- De: Ali Velshi
- Narrado por: Ali Velshi
- Duración: 9 h y 23 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 119
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 112
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 112
Small acts of courage matter. Sometimes, they change the world. Our history books are filled with the stories of those who fought for democracy and freedom—for idealism itself—against all odds, from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. These iconic struggles for social change illustrate the importance of engagement and activism, and offer a template for the battles we are fighting today. But using the right words is often easier than taking action; action can be hard, and costly.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible book!
- De Sally J Blanchard en 05-11-24
- Small Acts of Courage
- A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy
- De: Ali Velshi
- Narrado por: Ali Velshi
Inspiring, Well-Told Story
Revisado: 08-25-24
I have appreciated Ali Velshi’s journalism, which is what caused me to choose his book. I now appreciate him even more. What an inspiring, thoughtful, well-written book! I’m so glad Ali read it himself because his wonderful voice is so authentic. I learned things about the histories of Indian people in South Africa, Kenya and Canada I didn’t know before, and Ali wove that history in with his family’s journeys to create a dynamic, hopeful story.
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Midnight in Washington
- How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could
- De: Adam Schiff
- Narrado por: Adam Schiff
- Duración: 18 h y 2 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 2,655
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,297
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2,282
In the years leading up to the election of Donald Trump, Congressman Adam Schiff had already been sounding the alarm over the resurgence of autocracy around the world, and the threat this posed to the United States. But as he led the probe into Donald Trump’s abuses of presidential power, Schiff came to the terrible conclusion that the principal threat to American democracy now came from within. In Midnight in Washington, Schiff argues that the Trump presidency has so weakened our institutions and compromised the Republican Party that the peril will last for years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected
- De Lynn en 10-18-21
- Midnight in Washington
- How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could
- De: Adam Schiff
- Narrado por: Adam Schiff
An Important Book
Revisado: 12-15-21
Although it was a bit traumatizing (again) to hear about Trump and his minions, Schiff has done an excellent job outlining what has happened over the last five or so years and what we risk if the authoritarian trends don’t change. I enjoyed how Schiff personalized his experiences with some behind the scenes anecdotes. He gives an eloquent reading, bringing the people and events alive. I admire him even more than I did before I read the book.
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After the Fall
- Being American in the World We've Made
- De: Ben Rhodes
- Narrado por: Ben Rhodes
- Duración: 12 h y 49 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,109
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 972
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 968
At a time when democracy in the United States is endangered as never before, Ben Rhodes spent years traveling the world to understand why. He visited dozens of countries, meeting with politicians and activists confronting the same nationalism and authoritarianism that are tearing America apart. Along the way, he discusses the growing authoritarianism of Vladimir Putin, and his aggression toward Ukraine, with the foremost opposition leader in Russia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read, won’t regret it!!
- De Jerrold S. Gertzman en 06-03-21
- After the Fall
- Being American in the World We've Made
- De: Ben Rhodes
- Narrado por: Ben Rhodes
An important book
Revisado: 07-05-21
In beautiful prose Ben has written a very important book that is illuminating, sad and powerful. Like the author, I’ve been left shaken by not only the Trump administration, but the alarming trend around the world toward nationalism and authoritarianism. I so appreciate his exploration of this dark path by way of talking to freedom activists in Hungary, Russian and Hong Kong. That technique is a very effective way to highlight the problem and to show how the United States contributed to the rise through pursuing the invasion of Iraq and causing the 2008 financial crisis.
Ben mirrors my own feelings of anger and sadness about where we find ourselves, and he’s clearheaded that those of us who want our country to remain a democratic one are going to have to work hard to save it. This book really impacted me and I truly appreciate Ben putting his thoughts in print.
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