Thursday, May 19 2011
‘The World As It Is’ Creates Its Own Mythology
Chris Hedges, a Pulitzer prize winning former journalist for the New York Times, abandons journalistic decorum to sell books.
Friday, August 14 2009
Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges
This rests too heavily on the work of other great writers, doesn't bring enough to the party to justify its invitation, and doesn't earn the weight of its self-important subtitle.
Thursday, January 22 2009
Dispatches from the Religious Left by Frederick Clarkson (ed)
Losing the religious element in the discussions limits the power of this practical introduction to the affairs of the Religious Left.
Tuesday, July 10 2007
God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens
Atheist polemic refuses to engage authentic religion.
Thursday, March 1 2007
The Rise of Christian Fascism and Its Threat to American Democracy
We must attend to growing social and economic inequities in order to stop the most dangerous mass movement in American history -- or face a future of fascism under the guise of Christian values.
Friday, January 26 2007
The Radical Christian Right Is Built on Suburban Despair
Millions of Americans live trapped in soulless exurbs which lack any kind of community, leaving them feeling isolated and vulnerable. Without alternatives for their social despair, they flock to demagogues promising revenge and a mythical utopia.
