Conversation Pushers

Conversation Pushers #6: Democracy in Retrograde by Sami Sage and Emily Amick

A deep dive into a short book that makes the case for civic engagement and helps you start in a way that feels good.

May 2, 2025 • Deedi Brown

Conversation Pushers #5: Original Sins by Eve L. Ewing

A deep-dive into a book everyone who has a child, works in education, or cares about education should read.

Apr 12, 2025 • Deedi Brown

Conversation Pushers #4: Another World Is Possible by Natasha Hakimi Zapata

The hope embedded in the title is a bold promise these days, but she delivers.

Mar 14, 2025 • Deedi Brown

Conversation Pushers #3: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder

Snyder's "20 lessons from the 20th century" are just as timely today as they were four years ago.

Jan 19, 2025 • Deedi Brown

Conversation Pushers #2: Abortion by Jessica Valenti

This is one of the most important books you could possibly read as we head into a second Trump presidency.

Dec 28, 2024 • Deedi Brown

Conversation Pushers #1: A Post-Election Bookish Column

Every month, I'm going to help spread the word about books that arm us for critical real-life conversations.

Nov 9, 2024 • Deedi Brown

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