by Amy Goodman
First published 2012
Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan document the events and social movements that define contemporary society. They spotlight ordinary citizens who confront corporate and government authority both domestically and internationally. Drawing from their work on Democracy Now!, the grassroots news program broadcast on over a thousand stations worldwide, the authors compile stories of those whose voices have been suppressed. The book contrasts these accounts with mainstream media's failures, where a limited group of commentators with shallow knowledge attempt to interpret complex global events while consistently missing the mark. Goodman and Moynihan reveal how traditional journalism overlooks the experiences of the silenced majority while amplifying perspectives that misrepresent reality.
Genres: political-science, non-fiction, journalism, current-affairs, activism, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary, underdog
342 pages · Paperback · Haymarket Books