Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, disability justice, equality in the workplace, and more, with insight on their remarkable lives that inspired others to

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FROM THE PAGE: An excerpt from Michael Lewis’s Who Is Government?

The government is a vast, complex system that Americans pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone. Michael Lewis invited his

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An Interview with Tara Cousineau PhD, Author of The Perfectionist’s Dilemma

Q: What inspired you to write The Perfectionist’s Dilemma? As a clinical psychologist, I’ve spent years working with high-achieving students and professionals who, on the outside, seem to have it all together—but inside, they’re exhausted, anxious, and constantly feeling “not enough.” I’ve also walked that road myself. As they say, it takes one to know

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FROM THE PAGE: An excerpt from Jessica Lander’s Making Americans

2024 recipient of the George Orwell Award for Distinguished Contribution to Honesty and Clarity in Public Language given by the National Council of Teachers of English   Making Americans is a landmark work that weaves captivating stories about the past, present, and personal into an inspiring vision for how America can educate immigrant students. Setting

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