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The Big Disconnect

Why The Internet Hasn't Transformed Politics (Yet)

By: Micah L. Sifry

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The Big Disconnect

Why The Internet Hasn't Transformed Politics (Yet)

By: Micah L. Sifry

The web and social media have enabled an explosive increase in participation in the public arena—but not much else has changed. For the next step beyond connectivity, writes Sifry, “we need a real digital public square, not one hosted by Facebook, shaped by Google and snooped on by the National Security Agency. If we don’t build one, then any notion of democracy as ‘rule by the people’ will no longer be meaningful. We will be a nation of Big Data, by Big Email, for the powers that be.”

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1939293510

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Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency

By: Micah L. Sifry

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Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency

By: Micah L. Sifry

WikiLeaks' release of a massive trove of secret official documents has riled politicians from across the spectrum, welcoming in the Age of Transparency. But political analyst and writer Micah Sifry argues that WikiLeaks is not the whole story: it is a symptom, an indicator of an ongoing generational and philosophical struggle between older, closed systems, and the new open culture of the Internet. Sifry, who has worked with and knows Julian Assange, cogently explores the implications of WikiLeaks' ascendancy.

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1935928317

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Spoiling for a Fight

Third-Party Politics in America

By: Micah L. Sifry

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Spoiling for a Fight

Third-Party Politics in America

By: Micah L. Sifry

More Americans now identify as political independents than as either Democrats or Republicans. Tired of the two-party gridlock, the pandering, and the lack of vision, they've turned in increasing numbers to independent and third-party candidates. In 1998, for the first time in decades, a third-party candidate who was not a refugee from one of the two major parties, Jesse Ventura, won election to state-wide office, as the governor of Minnesota. In 2000, the public was riveted by the Reform Party's implosion over Patrick Buchanan's presidential candidacy and by Ralph Nader's Green Party run, which infuriated many Democrats but energized hundreds of thousands of disaffected voters in stadium-sized super-rallies.What are the prospects for new third-party efforts? Combining the close-in, personal reporting and learned analysis one can only get by covering this beat for years, Micah L. Sifry's. Spoiling for a Fight exposes both the unfair obstacles and the viable opportunities facing today's leading independent parties. Third-party candidates continue be denied a fighting chance by discriminatory ballot access, unequal campaign financing, winner-take-all races, and derisive media coverage. Yet, after years of grassroots organizing, third parties are making major inroads. At the local level, efforts like Chicago's New Party and New York's Working Families Party have upset urban political machines while gaining positions on county councils and school boards. Third-party activists are true believers in democracy, and if America's closed two-party system is ever to be reformed, it will be thanks to their efforts

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Routledge

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1136059229

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The Big Disconnect

Why The Internet Hasn't Transformed Politics (Yet)

By: Micah L. Sifry

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Why The Internet Hasn't Transformed Politics (Yet)

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Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency

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Is That a Politician in Your Pocket

Washington on $2 Million a Day

By: Micah Sifry,Nancy Watzman

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Is That a Politician in Your Pocket

Washington on $2 Million a Day

By: Micah Sifry,Nancy Watzman

Get rich quick! Read this book and learn how to invest in politicians for fun and profit! Just don’t leave this book where any regular voters can read it!" –Arianna Huffington, author of Pigs at the Trough Every day corporations and other wealthy special interests pump another $2 million into the coffers of our elected officials in Washington and their party committees. For their money they get an estimated $160 billion a year in tax breaks, subsidies, and other sweet deals. That’s $160 billion lifted from taxpayers’ pockets–or about $1,500 per taxpayer per year! But that’s not the worst of it. Their money also buys them the opportunity to shape public policy to suit their bottom lines. And the cost we pay for that is much dearer. Blending satirical bite with mountains of eye-opening research, this rollicking call to arms breaks the issue into manageable, kitchen-table topics and makes it accessible with graphs, tables, sidebars, quizzes, and fascinating factoids. "Sifry and Watzman lay it all out with no bark on it in this devastatingly straight-forward book–the overt corruption of our country through what we politely call ‘the campaign finance system.’ Legalized bribery is the root of our political rot and few people know more about how to fix it and have done more to fix it than the good folks at Public Campaign." –Molly Ivins, author of Bushwhacked "Sifry and Watzman are two of the most astute observers of political influence in this country. Their important new book names names and cuts through the bull about the issues that affect our daily lives, in a wonderfully amusing but drop-dead accurate way!" –Charles Lewis, author of The Buying of the President 2004

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Turner Publishing Company

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0470255366

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Spoiling for a Fight

Third-Party Politics in America

By: Micah L. Sifry

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Third-Party Politics in America

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Is That a Politician in Your Pocket

Washington on $2 Million a Day

By: Micah Sifry,Nancy Watzman

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The Gospel According to Micah

A Christocentric Commentary

By: Dr. Micah L. Caswell

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The Gospel According to Micah

A Christocentric Commentary

By: Dr. Micah L. Caswell

Most people do not understand elements of the gospel that are emphasized in the minor prophets. For example, without the minor prophets, we are at risk of not cherishing or fearing the “day of the Lord” (Joel 2). Likewise, we’d fail to understand and appreciate themes like the wrath of God (Micah 2:3) and social justice (Micah 6:8) in light of the Christ event. Micah is often overlooked, but this commentary presents a compelling case for why he matters. The author argues that while Micah is often lumped in with minor prophets, he deserves to be taught on his own. He also suggests that while many have read and preached Micah, they have missed the gospel. For instance, a minor prophetic book like Micah is sometimes used by advocates for social justice to advance a progressive, social gospel agenda, which runs the risk of applying the text in a way that urges people toward progressive political positions disconnected from Jesus. Take Micah back and marvel at the glory of the Lord with the insights and commentary in The Gospel According to Micah.

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WestBow Press

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1664272496

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9781664272491

Exalting Jesus in Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

By: Micah Fries,Stephen Rummage,Robby Gallaty

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Exalting Jesus in Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

By: Micah Fries,Stephen Rummage,Robby Gallaty

Exalting Jesus in Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy-reading, practical and friendly commentary. The series is projected to be 48 volumes.

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B&H Publishing Group

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0805499474

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Book's by Micah Sifry

The Big Disconnect

The Big Disconnect

Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency

Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency

Spoiling for a Fight

Spoiling for a Fight

The Big Disconnect

The Big Disconnect

Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency

Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency

Is That a Politician in Your Pocket

Is That a Politician in Your Pocket

Spoiling for a Fight

Spoiling for a Fight

Is That a Politician in Your Pocket

Is That a Politician in Your Pocket

The Gospel According to Micah

The Gospel According to Micah

Exalting Jesus in Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

Exalting Jesus in Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

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