📚 Books to Read After Politics Is For Power
Just finished politics is for power? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas
Rating: 4.3 / 5
Best for:
• Social justice advocates
• Nonprofit professionals
• Community organizers
Unmasking the hidden agendas of the elite.
This book delves into the world of philanthropy and social change, exposing how the rich and powerful maintain their grip on society. Giridharadas challenges readers to rethink common narratives around solving social issues, making it a thought-provoking follow-up to "Politics is for Power".
📘 The Populist's Guide to 2020 by Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti
Rating: 4.0 / 5
Best for:
• Political independents
• News junkies
• Young voters
Bridging the divide in American politics.
Ball and Enjeti offer a fresh perspective on American politics, critiquing both the left and right establishments. Their insightful analysis and call for a more populist approach make this book a compelling choice for those interested in understanding grassroots movements and political strategy.
📘 How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Rating: 4.6 / 5
Best for:
• Activists
• Educators
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocates
Moving beyond non-racism to anti-racism.
Kendi's book challenges readers to actively combat racism in all its forms, offering a powerful framework for understanding and dismantling systemic inequality. For fans of "Politics is for Power" looking to engage with pressing social issues, this book provides essential insights on the intersection of race and politics.
📘 The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex by INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence
Rating: 4.5 / 5
Best for:
• Community organizers
• Social justice activists
• Nonprofit workers
Reimagining resistance beyond traditional structures.
This anthology critiques the limitations of traditional nonprofit models in creating lasting social change, advocating for more grassroots, community-led movements. For readers interested in the power dynamics and structures of activism, "The Revolution Will Not Be Funded" serves as a provocative exploration of alternative approaches to organizing.
📘 Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right by Jane Mayer
Rating: 4.8 / 5
Best for:
• Investigative journalism enthusiasts
• Political history buffs
• Advocates for campaign finance reform
Exposing the shadowy influencers of American politics.
Mayer's investigative work shines a light on the immense influence of wealthy donors on shaping political discourse and policy in the United States. For readers interested in understanding the behind-the-scenes machinations of power, "Dark Money" provides a gripping narrative that complements the themes explored in "Politics is for Power".