Politics for the People Book Club
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Background on the Program
The Politics for the People Book Club (P4P) was established in 2012 as an innovative online book club by Cathy Stewart and Independent Voting. Since then it has grown to 300+ members nationwide. The book club explores history and politics from an independent nonpartisan point of view; reading fiction, history, poetry, and current affairs. The People is partnering with Independent Voting on this exciting project to bring more opportunities for volunteers to connect and discuss politics.
Club members read each selection together over 6-8 weeks and have the opportunity to engage in a lively conversation in the Readers’ Forum on the P4P blog. In addition, the blog provides members with reviews, author interviews, and videos to enrich the reading experience. Each book club selection culminates in a lively conference call with the author where members get to speak directly with them and create a thought-provoking conversation.
To submit a recommendation for a book to be featured on our next book club event, or If you would like to join our book club and the cost of a book is prohibitive please email info@thepeople.org to request a sponsored book.
Previous Book Club Events
Some previous book club events are featured below.
You can also check out Politics for the People for a comprehensive archive of previous events and articles.
Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Author: Ilyon Woo
February 22nd, 2024
POVERTY, BY AMERICA
Author: Matthew Desmond
August 9th, 2023
The Independent Voter
Authors: Thom Reilly, Jacqueline S. Salit, OMar H. Ali
December 7, 2022
If you want to understand the power of independent voters and the role we are playing in American politics,
grab a copy of the book and watch our event here:
Politics for the People
Zoom Conversation with Dr. Danielle Allen
Our June 21, 2022 conversation with Dr. Danielle Allen,
James Bryant Conant University Professor and Director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics.
Dr. Allen’s two most recent works: Democracy in the Times of Coronavirus & CUZ: The Life and Times of Michael A.
2034: A Novel of the
Next World War
Authors: Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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In The Balance of Power
Author: Omar H. Ali,
Sunday, February 2, 2020
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The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy
Authors: Katherine M. Gehl and Michael E. Porter.
Sunday, October 4, 2020
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Unrigged: How Americans are Battling Back to Save Democracy
Author: David Daley
Sunday, May 31, 2020
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