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Democracy: Eleven Writers and Leaders on What It Is - And Why It Matters
Democracy: Eleven Writers and Leaders on What It Is - And Why It Matters | Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Elif Shafak, Lola Shoneyin, Erica Benner, Lea Ypi, Yuan Yang, Aditi Mittal, Adela Raz, Kaja Kallas, Vjosa Osmani
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In collaboration with the Financial Times: powerful, urgent reflections on the value of democracy from eleven women writers and thought-leaders.This is an exceptional moment for democracy.In the year of elections, read Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Lea Ypi, Elif Shafak and more on what democracy means - and why it matters.In 2024, nearly half the world will take part in a national election, with billions heading to the polls. It's a thrilling, unprecedented opportunity for change - yet democracy is also under threat.Women are at the forefront of the fight for democratic rights, as well as being the most vulnerable when those rights disappear. Here, eleven extraordinary women - leaders, philosophers, historians, writers and activists - explore democracy's power to uplift our societies. Between its ancient origins and its modern challenges, they share a vision for a better future - one we can build together.
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Democracy: Eleven Writers and Leaders on What It Is - And Why It Matters | Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Elif Shafak, Lola Shoneyin, Erica Benner, Lea Ypi, Yuan Yang, Aditi Mittal, Adela Raz, Kaja Kallas, Vjosa Osmani
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The Russians, undermining the idea of “truth”. We must support Ukraine 🇺🇦, we must fight for free press, we must pushback on distrust of facts! 🌊💙

Bookwomble Yes, absolutely. Sadly, the same tactic of disinformation is also used by Western governments, aimed both at their perceived enemies and within their own societies, so it's a problem that needs resisting globally ✊ 2mo
BkClubCare @Bookwomble - and our “press” needs to maintain high ideals! Or, yes, all of us. Have you read this? 2mo
Bookwomble @BkClubCare I've not read this book, but what you've quoted is in line with other reading I'm doing 🙂 2mo
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Texreader I studied the Austrian school of economics for some years. It\'s an excellent basis for economics, but not well enough known. 2mo
BkClubCare @Texreader - I am working being more knowledgeable 😊 2mo
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Democracy: Eleven Writers and Leaders on What It Is - And Why It Matters | Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Elif Shafak, Lola Shoneyin, Erica Benner, Lea Ypi, Yuan Yang, Aditi Mittal, Adela Raz, Kaja Kallas, Vjosa Osmani
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Just picked this up from the library and now at the salon getting my toes painted 💙 🌊

#Sep2024 Book88

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