Bigger Than Bernie: How We Go from the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism

Description: Bigger Than Bernie by Micah Uetricht, Meagan Day Win or lose, Bernie has reshaped the landscape of American politics. Where does the political revolution go next? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 2016, Bernie Sanderss campaign for the presidency ended in defeat. Still, he changed everything, as the 2020 primary race attests, Sanderss once marginal watchwords are the new litmus tests. But his most singular features have proven unassimilable. His campaign isnt only aimed at the White House: he wants to organise a political revolution, which he says will involve the active participation of millions of ordinary people in the voting booth, in social movements, and in workplaces across the country. As he battles the likes of Biden and Trump, he can say that such a revolution is already underway, citing the massive growth of the Democratic Socialists of America, the teachers he inspired to lead strikes across red and blue states, and the new generation of radicals in Congress—led by AOC and Ilhan Omar—inspired by his example.In Bigger than Bernie, activist-writers Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht give us an intimate map of this emerging movement to remake American politics top to bottom, profiling the grassroots organisers who are building something bigger, and more ambitious, than any one candidate. And as participants themselves, they provide a serious analysis of the prospects for long-term change, offering a strategy for making the political revolution more than just a campaign slogan, providing insights into how we entrench democratic socialism in the halls of power and in our own lives.Bigger than Bernie will prove to be essential, no matter how the primary unfolds. In the case of a Sanders victory, itll offer unmatched insights into the people behind the most unique campaign in modern American history; and if he loses, itll provide his core supporters with a clear-eyed sense of how the movement can sustain itself for the long-haul. Author Biography Micah Uetricht is the Managing Editor of Jacobin, the host of their podcast, The Mass Appeal, and the author of Strike for America: Chicago Teachers Against Austerity.Meagan Day is the author of Maximum Sunlight and the Leading Staff Writer at Jacobin magazine. Her work has also appeared in n+1, the New Inquiry, the Believer, the Towner, Full Stop, Mother Jones, and elsewhere. Review Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht are two of the most brilliant and courageous intellectuals organically grounded in the marvelous militancy of the Sanders Movement. This indispensable book is a powerful, pioneering analysis of these new radical times, and a compelling vision of where it all might be going. -- Cornel West, author of Races MattersHannah Arendt said we should think what we are doing. And that is what Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht have done here. Their book not only examines all that democratic socialists have achieved in the past few years but also gives an exhilarating account of what well be doing in the coming years. Anyone who thinks, with dread or relief, that the work comes to an end after Election Day in 2020 will think again. As Day and Uetricht show, the fight for democratic socialism has only just begun, and Im going to keep coming back to them and their book in order to understand where and how it goes in the future. -- Corey Robin, author of The Enigma of Clarence ThomasBigger Than Bernie is a comprehensive and necessary read for those longing for a more humane country, and as someone who has been up close in many of our current fights for justice, I can attest to the power of its analysis. The authors champion non-reformist reforms that arise from and propoel social movements, and provide an essential roadmap for achieving permanent change. An energizing and instructive account that brings socialism into the present tense. -- RoseAnn DeMoro, former head of National Nurses UnitedPart history lesson, part guide book; this is a love letter to the everyday people and movements who transformed this country and who continue to declare that our lives have meaning, and our future is worth fighting for. Bigger than Bernie, isnt about the man whos spent the majority of his political career on the fringes. Its about fighters. Its about thinkers. Its about love. Its about US. -- Phillip Agnew, Co-founder of the Dream DefendersAn indispensable guide to 21st century socialism from the view of clear eyed, sharp witted, smart, funny authors who lay bare the past failures of angry, narrow sectarianism, and offer a bold, dynamic vision for using the Sanders moment to build a stronger left. These authors, like the magazine they write for, give me hope! -- Jane McAlevey, author of A Collective BargainBigger Than Bernie offers an important contribution to the urgent debates about rebuilding the American Left. Leading members of the Democratic Socialists of America, Megan Day and Micah Uetricht link that process to the improbable emergence of Bernie Sanders presidential campaign and his insistence on "Not me, Us." Day and Uetricht put flesh on Sanderss call for a "political revolution" which they see as not only critical to the success of Sanders campaign, but the revitalization of class struggle politics and organizing in the U.S. Buy, read, discuss and debate this book! -- Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation Promotional Win or lose, Bernie has changed everything. Now where does the political revolution go next? Review Quote "Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht are two of the most brilliant and courageous intellectuals organically grounded in the marvelous militancy of the Sanders Movement. This indispensable book is a powerful, pioneering analysis of these new radical times, and a compelling vision of where it all might be going." --Cornel West, author of Race Matters "Urgent and essential ... no one could better capture the promise and perils of this once-in-a-generation moment. I try never to miss a word that they write, and you shouldnt either." --Krystal Ball, cohost of Rising on HillTV " Bigger Than Bernie offers an important contribution to the urgent debates about rebuilding the American Left. Leading members of the Democratic Socialists of America, Megan Day and Micah Uetricht link that process to the improbable emergence of Bernie Sanders presidential campaign and his insistence on Not me, Us. Day and Uetricht put flesh on Sanderss call for a political revolution which they see as not only critical to the success of Sanders campaign, but the revitalization of class struggle politics and organizing in the US. Buy, read, discuss and debate this book!" --Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation "Hannah Arendt said we should think what we are doing. And that is what Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht have done here. Their book not only examines all that democratic socialists have achieved in the past few years but also gives an exhilarating account of what well be doing in the coming years. Anyone who thinks, with dread or relief, that the work comes to an end after Election Day in 2020 will think again. As Day and Uetricht show, the fight for democratic socialism has only just begun, and Im going to keep coming back to them and their book in order to understand where and how it goes in the future." --Corey Robin, author of The Enigma of Clarence Thomas " Bigger Than Bernie is a comprehensive and necessary read for those longing for a more humane country, and as someone who has been up close in many of our current fights for justice, I can attest to the power of its analysis. The authors champion non-reformist reforms that arise from and propoel social movements, and provide an essential roadmap for achieving permanent change. An energizing and instructive account that brings socialism into the present tense." --RoseAnn DeMoro, former executive of National Nurses United "Part history lesson, part guide book; this is a love letter to the everyday people and movements who transformed this country and who continue to declare that our lives have meaning, and our future is worth fighting for. Bigger than Bernie , isnt about the man whos spent the majority of his political career on the fringes. Its about fighters. Its about thinkers. Its about love. Its about US." --Phillip Agnew, Co-founder of the Dream Defenders "An indispensable guide to 21st century socialism from the view of clear eyed, sharp witted, smart, funny authors who lay bare the past failures of angry, narrow sectarianism, and offer a bold, dynamic vision for using the Sanders moment to build a stronger left. These authors, like the magazine they write for, give me hope!" --Jane McAlevey, author of A Collective Bargain Promotional "Headline" Win or lose, Bernie has changed everything. Now where does the political revolution go next? Details ISBN1788738381 Author Meagan Day Publisher Verso Books Year 2020 ISBN-10 1788738381 ISBN-13 9781788738385 Format Hardcover Pages 256 Publication Date 2020-04-28 Short Title Bigger Than Bernie Language English Subtitle How We Go from the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism DEWEY 335.00973 UK Release Date 2020-04-28 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-04-28 Imprint Verso Books Audience General AU Release Date 2020-08-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127250756;

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