Baddies Book Club 📚 books + podcasts we 💚
Baddies Book Club 📚 books + podcasts we 💚
Welcome to Baddies Book Club —
An evolving, curated list of progressive, pro-democracy books and podcasts recommended by your fellow Baddies. Read, listen, and get inspired to stay informed, engaged, and ready to do the work.
Start here…
A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works
Nick Capodice & Hannah McCarthy
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Do you know what the Secretary of Defense (er, War?) does all day? Are you sure you know the difference between the House and the Senate? Have you been pretending you know what Federalism is for the last 20 years? Don't worry--you're not alone. The American government and its processes can be dizzyingly complex and obscure.
Until now.
Within this book are the keys to knowing what you're talking about when you argue politics with the uncle you only see at Thanksgiving. It's the book that sits on your desk for quick reference when the nightly news boggles your mind. This approachable and informative guide gives you the lowdown on everything from the three branches of government, to what you can actually do to make your vote count, to how our founding documents affect our daily lives. Now is the time to finally understand who does what, how they do it, and the best way to get them to listen to you.
But, why a ‘Book Club’?
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With the banning of books and systemic dismantling of our education system, it’s important to continue to educate ourselves.
Under-educated, uninformed voters become far more susceptible to targeted (and well-funded) right-wing propaganda. And babes, that’s by design.
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We’re not here just to give you homework.
Participate as much or as little as you wish. Read, listen, or drop in to one of our Book Club get togethers when you want to connect IRL.
If you’re wondering what book we’re reading at any given time, drop us an email or check our socials!
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Feel energized (not overwhelmed) by engaging with hopeful, solution-focused content. Discover new voices and perspectives recommended by fellow Baddies.
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Interested in a book title? The first place to check is your library!
Next stop: Shop local booksellers.
If buying online, we aim to steer clear of Amazon when possible - Bezos is rich enough. We suggest checking online retailers such as ThriftBooks.com and BetterWorldBooks.com
And if you (like some of us) prefer audio books, that’s rad too. Audible is owned by Amazon (insert sad horn sound here), but there are several alternatives, such as audiobooks.com.
Ultimately, spend your hard earned monies where you wish.
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