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Our Time Is Now
Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America | Stacey Abrams
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Beloved national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams offers an empowering blueprint to ending voter suppression, reclaiming identity, and reshaping progressive politics. Voter suppression has plagued America since its inception, and so has the issue of identitywho is really American and what that means. When tied together, as they are in our modern politics, citizens are harmed in overt, subtle, and even personal ways. Stacey Abrams experienced the effects firsthand, running one of the most unconventional races in modern politics as the Democratic nominee for the governorship in Georgia and the first black woman major party nominee in American history. Abrams did not become governor, but she will not concede. And the reason she wont is because democracy failed voters. However, fixing suppression isnt enough unless we understand how it works and how identity plays a pivotal role. Suppression and identity altered the 2016 presidential electionand will do the same in 2020. But progress can win, and here Abrams lays out how. In Our Time Is Now, Abrams draws on extensive national research from her voter rights organization, Fair Fight Action, and her 2020 Census effort, Fair Count, as well as moving and personal anecdotes from her own life. Abrams weaves together the experiences of those who have fought for the vote and the right to be seen throughout our nations history, linking them with how law and policy deny real political power. So much hangs in the balance for the 2020 election, and the stakes could not be higher. Our Time Is Now will galvanize those seeking change. It will be a critical book by the expert on fair voting and access that will show us where we fall short, who America is now, and most importantly, empower us to become the democracy were meant to be.
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ncsufoxes
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I feel that this book is relevant more than ever as we are heading into a head spinning election season in the US. So much of what Abrams discusses is still so true just a few short years later. We are still dealing with voter suppression & gerrymandering. The chapter on sliding into authoritarianism 😳. As Abrams said, “Voting is an act of faith. It is profound. In a democracy, it is the ultimate power.” And one we need to continue to protect.

AmyG It‘s the only thing that will save our Democracy (for now). Everyone needs to vote. 9mo
CBee Head spinning is right 😳🫣 9mo
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 9mo
kspenmoll Great reminder to get voters out!!!! 9mo
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ChaoticMissAdventures
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A book everyone on the left should read before the midterms. It will make you angry enough to remember to vote!
Abrams is a great writer - clear, concise, with lots of anecdotal commentary to make you feel the subject.
At times I thought she was focusing on Kemp a bit too much, but it is good she wrote what personally effected her.

skewermann @ChaoticMissAdventures I'd also recommend my scorching exposé of the Chump administration, “Dire and Puny“ 😉
(not to be confused with “Fire and Fury“)

https://www.litsy.com/web/book/770829/Dire-and-Puny-Outside-Chumps-Blackened-Hou...

Essential pre-election reading!

Love Martha @skewermann
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ChaoticMissAdventures
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"Americans like to think that we're invulnerable, but we are not. Our systems are not. Our democracy may be resilient, but it is also fragile."

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JLaurenceCohen

Very excited for Stacey Abrams to officially announce she is running for governor again!

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TiminCalifornia
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Tagging my favorite book read this month. A bit scattershot on the bingo board for October!

The more I think about The Paradox Hotel, the more favorable I am towards it. The Abrams and Oluo books were great to read in tandem and I am going to do my best to make sure my action doesn't end with just reading them. They both offer really practical suggestions for participating in ending systemic racism in the U.S.

#bookspinbingo

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TiminCalifornia
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I am on board the Stacey Abrams train. She so clearly lays out the threats to American democracy. And she lays out the solution to neutralizing those threats too. If only all our public leaders were so competent. #hope #audiobook #fairfight

Leftcoastzen I need to get to this one. I really admire her . 3y
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actualdisneyprincess
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Taking a break from “An Echo in the Bone” because one, it‘s heavy, and two, this is due on Tuesday. 😂 Settling in for some truth bombs from Sister Abrams. 🙌🏻💖 #ourtimeisnow #staceyabrams

skewermann Goes well with my paint-peeling parody of "Fire and Fury"... "Dire and Puny" ?? Love Martha Skewermann, official Chump administration biographer ?#satire ? #Orwell ? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081S5JLTX 4y
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vlwelser
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Stacey Abrams is officially my new hero. This book is a little bogged down at the beginning with the minutia of voter suppression. But then she does this awesome thing where she tells you how to run an election campaign and how to get involved. This was written pre-election 2020. I read it for #bookclub.

#BookSpin done!
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TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 4y
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Shievad
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This should be required reading in high school and college government classes. Detailed discussion of all the little ways (and big ways) in which voters‘ voices (particularly POC voters) have been suppressed to the detriment of our republic.

skewermann I agree @Shievad - and high school students would also get a lot from my absurdist #Orwellian spin on "Fire and Fury"... "Dire and Puny", a scorching political allegory to rival "Animal Farm" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081S5JLTX ; a great read that lampoons the insanity of the modern era 4y
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Hooked_on_books
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Stacey Abrams could have easily disappeared from sight after the Georgia governorship was stolen from her. But that‘s not who she is, and we‘re all better because of it. Here, she looks at all the ways voters have been and are being suppressed, with her own experiences as a guide but not the central story. This woman really knows her stuff and I learned a lot from this book. And I love that she continues to fight back.

Librariana It's on my TBR for this month 📚 Not at all surprised to see such a glowing review from you, Holly 😊 4y
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WorldsOkayestStepMom
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An eye-opening book that is very intersectional in how the current system of democracy in America leads to voter suppression and disenfranchisement. Stacey Abrams is one of the most important influencers of our time in my opinion!

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Megabooks
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Abrams‘ book is a lesson on the importance of state and local US politics. She writes about many voter suppression techniques we all need to know about. Democracy only works if everyone can participate, and piecemeal 19th c amendments and activist legislatures can strip rights from voters. She discusses how state elections affect gerrymandering and the importance of the 2020 census in allocating funds locally.

She‘s an amazing woman!!

Hazel2019 I love that quote. It‘s so true and not just in politics. 4y
nelehelen Omg i want to read this so much!!! 4y
SamAnne Love that quote! 4y
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Megabooks @Hazel2019 @SamAnne I have some of the other feminist art designed by this duo of sisters and they always pick the best quotes! (This was shared on their Instagram for wallpaper as part of their latest launch.) it‘s been the wallpaper in my phone as I‘ve been reading this book. (edited) 4y
Megabooks @nelehelen yes, read it! It wasn‘t a fast read fore me, but I didn‘t care because there was SO MUCH to learn. I definitely feel I am a more informed person/voter/citizen after reading this. 4y
Jgotham This looks good! 4y
Megabooks @Jgotham I definitely recommend it! 4y
Cinfhen Fantastic quote and another wonderful review 🙌🏻💗 4y
Megabooks @Cinfhen thanks friend!! 💕💕 4y
Sharpeipup I just got this book from the library. 4y
Megabooks @Sharpeipup I hope you enjoy it! 4y
Cortg I learned a lot from her book! I highly recommend it. 4y
Megabooks @Cortg me too!! 4y
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Megabooks
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I‘m from the Midwestern part of the South, and I‘ve got a Culver‘s concrete mixer to prove it! Trying not to get custard on my book! 😂🍦

KathyWheeler We have one in south Alabama on the way to the beach. I like to get one of those on our trips there. 😊 4y
Aims42 Love them!! Their cheese curds 🤤 4y
Lauram For lent, I‘ve given up cookies, cake, candy, and all other sugary treats that make life nice. It‘s going fine so far, but I can‘t stop thinking about Culver‘s frozen custard. I hope yours was delicious. (edited) 4y
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Leftcoastzen Chocolate concrete mixer with Oreos & slivered almonds today for me.Felt good to be a little bad. 4y
JenReadsAlot Yes!!! 4y
vivastory I've never been to Culver's. I feel like I should fix this 4y
Laughterhp I have no idea what this is, but it sounds amazing! 4y
mdemanatee I am very jealous. We‘ve had a Culver‘s pending in my neighborhood for a year and a half now and I am giving up hope. 4y
Megabooks @KathyWheeler oh I can see how this would go well with the beach! 4y
Megabooks @Aims42 I can‘t have the curds due to celiac, but I love that they have a lot of gluten free options! 4y
Megabooks @Lauram it was, and I commend you for giving up something for Lent! 4y
Megabooks @Leftcoastzen ah, I‘m allergic to chocolate, but I love that they have fruit mix-ins. I lot of other places don‘t have nearly as many non-chocolate options!! This is strawberry/peach! Yours sounds fantastic too though!! 4y
Megabooks @JenReadsAlot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 4y
Megabooks @vivastory you should definitely try it! Mine has really good burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches. The one over in Indiana has better fries than ours in Kentucky, though. Plus their custard mixers and shakes are awesome!! 4y
Megabooks @Laughterhp it‘s like a Dairy Queen blizzard, but they have a lot more options and the custard tastes less artificial than DQ‘s blizzard, IMO. 4y
Megabooks @mdemanatee oh boo! Ours is on the other side of town, but fortunately my town isn‘t very big, but we only go once or twice a month. That‘s saying something because I can only eat out at a few places in town due to my celiac, and this is one of the more affordable options. 4y
mdemanatee @Megabooks I am glad Culver‘s is there for you to enjoy! 4y
Megabooks @mdemanatee thanks! Me, too. 😃 4y
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derr.liz
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"Our nation‘s core narrative can be summed up in the disconnect between the Constitution‘s pledge of equality and the rampant disregard for that ambition that has plagued the United States of America ever since."

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ncsufoxes
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I‘m so excited that these finally came. One of my favorite doll makers (she makes prints & everything else) finally had a restock of these VP Kamala Harris & Stacey Abrams dolls. I need to stuff & sew them myself which isn‘t a huge deal since I don‘t have an office right now & my 5 year old would steal them. Plus she sent me a free sticker that she did of all the ladies from the inauguration.

Butterfinger This is awesome. 4y
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Stacey Abrams is smart, savvy, compassionate, and a damn good writer. This book is all about engaging voters. Abrams covers the history of American voter suppression, voting rights and protections. She identifies the roadblocks to participation and strategies to help citizens engage in democracy. She communicates truths and strategy in easily digestible and straightforward ways. Highly recommend!

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BookishMarginalia
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Reading an enlightening article in the latest Time magazine.

https://time.com/5936036/secret-2020-election-campaign/

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Truth

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Megabooks
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More nonfiction please. The 3 for 2 desire is strong!!

Cinfhen I know!!!! I‘m trying very hard to ignore the pull & YOU are NOT helping!!! 4y
Megabooks I‘m evil cackling at this point @Cinfhen 😉😉😜😘 (edited) 4y
Cinfhen 😘😘 4y
JenReadsAlot Off to Amazon I go.... thanks I think 😉 4y
Megabooks @JenReadsAlot yeah...this might be my second order. They‘ve got quite a few books! 4y
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Christine
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Thanks for the tag, @Lynnsoprano - I‘ll play! :)

1. I‘ve turned my kids into enthusiastic celebrators of any and all holidays, so there‘ll be red/pink/heart-shaped foods, gifts, Charlie Brown Valentine special, and more…💘
2. Hmm…appreciation of the little things (see # 1 :)?
3. The tagged - so good.

@Eggs
#wondrouswednesday

Eggs # 1: sounds so fun🥰 thanks for playing! 4y
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Jebpix
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I‘m a fan. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Librariana Need to add this one to the audio TBR! Thank you for the visual reminder 😊 So grateful for Ms. Abrams and all her work! 4y
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Well-ReadNeck
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Yaassss! A through, accessible book about voter suppression, gerrymandering, and political strategy. Absolutely loved this book which details ways everyone can help, talking points, and proposed policy changes. 💯

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Julsmarshall
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My signed copy is here! So excited!

BarbaraTheBibliophage Envious!! It is a great book! 4y
TheBookHippie 💙💙💙💙 4y
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Well-ReadNeck
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Listening to the fabulous Stacey Abrams on this MLK Day!!!

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Chelleo
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Will be adding this entire list to my reading pile. Full list tagged in comments 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/10-best-political-books-black-...

#BlackLitsy #Blitsy #ItsPolitical #ListenToBlackWomen #BlitsyHistoryMonth #BlitsySwap

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TheBookHippie Allll sooo good I added the books I‘ve not read. 4y
Chelleo @TheBookHippie I'm not a huge fan of political or even non-fiction books, but I'm going to work my way through this list, starting with Hood Feminism since I already own a copy but haven't started reading it yet. Hoped tagging the books made it easier for you to add to your TBR list. 4y
Chrissyreadit So glad you tagged them! I have hood feminism too and hope to read it soon. I added most of the books to my TBR. I love non fiction but have a harder time reading it while in grad school. This list is amazing. 4y
TheBookHippie @Chelleo I printed the article and requested from the library. I think it‘s extremely important to make the library carry titles like this. Otherwise the library gets white washed. Literally. 4y
TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @Chelleo Hood Feminism is really good. 4y
AmyG Thanks for tagging them all! 4y
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Christine
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Wish you knew a bit more about the details of voter suppression, gerrymandering, or why the census matters so much? Hungry for hope and practical ideas for changing it all? This is the book for you, as it was for me - I learned a lot. I loved the audio version, because she reads it beautifully, and because just hearing her voice is inspiring and uplifting.

Aswenson So good! 4y
readordierachel Anxiously awaiting this from the library! 4y
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Christine @readordierachel Yay! I hope it comes to you soon. 4y
QuintusMarcus This book was stunning! 4y
Christine @QuintusMarcus Yes! I‘d like to go back and read her first. 4y
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Chrissyreadit
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#myhero and a model of true leadership as well as an accomplished author. This woman is exactly who I want to learn from. I look forward to becoming more civically engaged after graduation. The work is just beginning. #thankyouGeorgia #BLM #Democracyforall

arubabookwoman I didn‘t realize she wrote so many books! We definitely owe her our deepest gratitude for her efforts in registering voters, and for the results of the Georgia election! 4y
bookishdawg “Lead from the Outside” is so good 👍🏻 4y
sprainedbrain Thank goodness for Georgia! 🇺🇸 4y
SconsinBookyBadger I was aware of her book Our Time is Now. Stacking the other three and checking to see if they‘re available on Libby. Or buying them if they‘re not. (edited) 4y
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Nebklvr
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I hope to vote for this amazing woman someday! She inspires but hers is no easy politics. She works hard for that which she believes in.

BookishMarginalia I admire her. 4y
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Melismatic
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This took longer than I expected because it‘s so dense. It‘ll require multiple rereads to truly absorb I‘m sure. Still - Stacey outlines what America is up against and the fight ain‘t fair. 💪🏻

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Aswenson
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Wow, wow, wow. We need more democrats like Stacey Abrams leading the charge. She is intelligent, driven, and works her butt off to fight for democracy.
Very educational and inspirational.

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TheBookDream
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Aced my final today and I am done! Time for some reading! #finalsdone #holidaybreak

LiteraryinPA Congrats!! Enjoy your free time! 4y
Come-read-with-me Congratulations!!!🎉 4y
TheBookDream @LiteraryinLititz @Come-read-with-me thank you! 4y
Nebklvr Great job! 4y
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Cortg
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After losing her election, Stacey Abrams took her frustrations to the streets and has made a HUGE impact on voter suppression. She talks about how our system is broken, what‘s being done and what still needs to be done. She states facts and backs them with stories of herself and people she‘s met. She is such an inspiration and I took a lot away from what she has to say. I look forward to following her career. Also, it‘s her birthday today 🎂

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No matter what ultimately happens with Georgia‘s senate runoff and the presidential recount, Stacey Abrams has made a huge impact. I watched the documentary “All In” about her this weekend. I need to read this book too.

#NFN20
#NonfictionNovember

Annie1215 I haven‘t heard of the documentary, but I‘m so inspired by her and the other women she worked with. I‘ll have to check it out. I‘m feeling really inspired to volunteer for the Georgia run-off to support the follow-up election. 4y
MallenNC @Annie1215 It‘s called All In: The Fight for Democracy and it‘s about voting rights in the US. Stacey Abrams is featured and I think she‘s one of the producers. She‘s so impressive and has done such great work. 4y
Chelsea.Poole Where can I watch the documentary? Is it on Netflix? 4y
MallenNC @Chelsea.Poole I watched it on Amazon Prime. I don‘t know if it is available on other platforms. 4y
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ncsufoxes
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Stacey Abrams is such an unbelievable woman. She took her frustration of losing 2 years ago and turned it into a huge movement. She gave so many people power and knowledge about their voting rights. Now I need to buy her books.

Nebklvr I would love to vote for this woman! 4y
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BookishMarginalia
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Yes, Queen!

KatieDid927 💙💃🏻💙 4y
Chrissyreadit 🙌🙌🙌💙💙💙 4y
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KVanRead 🙌🏽💙🙌🏽💙🙌🏽💙 4y
BarbaraTheBibliophage This is SO good. She is such a force. Now on the the GA runoffs! 💙💙💙💙 4y
Gaylagal2 It's over and beginning. 💙💙💙! 4y
SamAnne 💙💙💙💙 4y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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If you‘re looking for the detailed story behind voter suppression this is a good place to start. She also talks about which voters political campaigns focus on and why. And what the census means to individuals, communities, and the entire U.S. Yes, there are lots of problems. But Abrams‘ proposed solutions are sound—and inspiring.

Full review http://www.TheBibliophage.com
#thebibliophage2020 #nonfictionchallenge2020 #aboutvotingrights

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Chelsea.Poole
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Abrams should be the governor of Georgia. She made more progress than other democratic candidates have in the past in the state. Excellent points about the failed system to elect leaders in our country. I'm angry and I want change. Abrams does too. Voting in local and state elections is vital and I'm going to vote forever and always the end. #nonfiction

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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Starting this Stacey Abrams book in earnest today. The “they” in the quote above is her parents, in relation to their experiences voting as Black citizens in the South.

#litsypolitico #votersuppression

goodbyefrancie I just got this from a library hold and look forward to reading it. I love her! 4y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @goodbyefrancie Same! This is a library ebook I‘ve got to get serious about finishing before it‘s due. And I think she is brilliant! 4y
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DrexEdit
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So I haven‘t been posting much but I have been going to lots of online book events! This one was put on by my local library and they had a lottery for a free book for some attendees. I won! This came in yesterday‘s #bookmail! Yay! Can‘t wait to read it!

Have any of you attended any online book events? ❓❓❓

DrexEdit I attended another event (also local library) with Salman Rushdie talking about Quichotte. Looking forward to that one too! 4y
vivastory I attended a fantastic one last week. I posted a link to the YouTube video if you're interested. The Rushdie talk sounds wonderful. 4y
DrexEdit The Rushdie event was on June 17 on crowdcast. If you search crowdcast.io for Salman Rushdie or Wisconsin book festival it should come up. I can‘t figure out how to share a link. Crowdcast is great for watching, not so much for sharing. Definitely gonna watch that Greenlight Books video! 😊👍 (edited) 4y
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Jen2
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Fabulous!!!!

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We are a better country when we defend the weakest among us.

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JoyBlue
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Our Time Is Now provides a very good explanation of serious problems with our voting system, and offers solutions for these problems. In addition to this book, I would recommend Ari Berman's Give Us the Ballot for a more comprehensive history of these issues.

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Jen2
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Bought this one yesterday. Can‘t wait to start it!!

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BookishMarginalia
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This seems particularly appropriate!

StaceGhost Future madame president ❤️🤞 5y
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