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[t]   [truthout] PROGRESSIVE PICKS [Tell a friend about Truthout!]( [Donate Today!]( Truthout is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; donations are tax deductible. There are few things better than a good book! But if you're looking for inspiration for what to read next, check out [Truthout's Progressive Picks]( a curated collection of recommended reads, book excerpts, author interviews and more. While all of our featured books offer vital information, perspective and solutions on today's biggest issues, Progressive Picks are more than just that. When you order through Truthout, you help spread the word about books that often receive scant attention from mainstream publications -- and you directly support our hard-hitting, independent journalism. Below you'll find a handful of items we picked especially for you. To receive the book or DVD of your choice, just click the link and make the minimum contribution, or call (877) 766-6476 Monday to Friday between 9am and 2pm ET. To see our full catalog, [click here](. [Loaded: A Disarming History of the Second Amendment]( By Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz In Loaded, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz peels away the myths of gun culture to expose the true historical origins of the Second Amendment, revealing the racial undercurrents connecting the earliest Anglo settlers with contemporary gun proliferation, modern-day policing, and the consolidation of influence of armed white nationalists. Thought-provoking throughout, this is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the historical connections between racism and gun violence in the United States. [Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook]( By Mark Bray Based on interviews with anti-fascists from around the world, historian Mark Bray's Antifa details the tactics of the movement and the philosophy behind it, offering insight into the growing but little-understood resistance fighting back against fascism in all its guises. [The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: The Case of the Stolen Election (Updated)]( By Greg Palast Investigative reporter Greg Palast busted Jeb Bush for stealing the 2000 election by purging Black voters from Florida’s electoral rolls. Now Palast is back to take a deep dive into the Republicans’ dark operation, Crosscheck, designed to steal millions of votes. This real life detective story is told in a film noir style with animations, secret documents and hidden cameras. In this updated version of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, Palast and his associates expose the darkest plans of the uber-rich to steal America’s democracy. [Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy]( By Heather Ann Thompson Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Blood in the Water is a meticulously-researched examination of the Attica uprising. Drawing from more than a decade of extensive research, historian Heather Ann Thompson sheds new light on every aspect of the uprising and its legacy, giving voice to all those who took part in this forty-five-year fight for justice: prisoners, former hostages, families of the victims, lawyers and judges, and state officials and members of law enforcement. This book is an indelible account of one of the most important civil rights stories of the last century. You can read exclusive interviews with Progressive Picks authors, book excerpts, reviews and more, at [Truthout's Progressive Picks section](. Order more choices using the links in any Progressive Picks article or interview!   Blood in the Water [Get it now!]( The Best Democracy Money Can Buy [Get it now!]( Antifa [Get it now!]( Loaded [Get it now!]( [Support Truthout with a tax-deductible donation ]( Please add messenger@truthout.org to ensure you receive our messages Truthout is a proud member of the Newspaper Guild/CWA, Local 36047 [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy](   [The Newspaper Guild]