The Nation Guide to the NationThe essential lifestyle guide for the millions of progressives on both coasts, The Nation Guide to The Nation will help left-of-center types find left-leaning shops, cultural institutions, and gathering places in their own hometowns and on the road. CULTURAL: Art collectives / activist documentaries / political circuses / film festivals / writers' colonies / left-brained bookstores / arts advocacy groups / indie book publishers / the 25 greatest political movies / detective stories for liberals SOCIAL: Organic and slow food restaurants / political saloons and bars / bookshop cafés and conversational coffeehouses / sexy singles meet-ups / reading clubs and discussion groups / camps for radical kids / parades and festivals / parks and preserves ENVIRONMENTAL: Activist groups / monkey wrenchers and sea shepherds / eco-friendly products / favorite green markets / super co-ops / eco-tourism / farm communes / energy solutions ORGANIZATIONS: Peace and anti-nuclear / feminist / GLBT / economic policy / immigrant rights / labor issues / campaign finance reform / civil liberties / radical mouthpieces / liberal think tanks MEDIA: Left-talk radio / press watchdogs / anti-corporate media / regional and local papers / alternative weeklies / a guide to the blogosphere GOODS AND SERVICES: Natural food stores / no-sweat clothing / socially conscious mutual funds / political tours / eco-beers and hemp pretzels / funeral homes and cemeteries (for a green send-off!) |
Contents
THE PAST | 42 |
My Favorite American PlaceFrances Fitzgerald 12 | 53 |
Culture | 62 |
Political Posters | 79 |
Festivals | 85 |
Stuart Klawanss 25 Greatest Political Films | 92 |
THE MUSIC SCENE | 97 |
Musical Action Committees | 153 |
Shades of Green | 189 |
Organizations | 191 |
The Faith Base | 200 |
People of Faith | 215 |
OUR EARTH OUR RIGHTS | 231 |
Goods and Services | 255 |
Bookshop Cafés | 329 |
Restaurants of Progressive Provenance | 339 |
Danny Goldbergs Top Ten Protest Songs | 160 |
Talk Talk Talk | 167 |
OASES | 174 |
Specialty Acts | 181 |
PLACES TO GROW | 351 |
Camps for Lefty Kids and GrownUps | 357 |
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