So, this year I read one of the most surprising books I’ve ever read, THIS NONVIOLENT STUFF’LL GET YOU KILLED, by Charles Cobb. I read about it on TheRoot.com and thought it sounded intriguing. In fact, it was less intriguing than totally, completely world changing. This book may have altered my personal destiny; it’s definitely …
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I’m interested in Albert Einstein’s project of an elected global parliament; an activist for such a world parliament contacted me through my weblog and suggested I read his book. I’ve thought of writing a book on world federation cosmopolitan anti-nationalism, and have searched for a good book on global federation and an all-human nation, so …
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