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Clad like a warrior woman, beckoning on her enemies with her war cry of “New party, who dis?” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made the leap from Congress to the pages of a comic book. Out in May from independent US press Devil’s Due Comics – which is quick to point out that Ocasio-Cortez has not endorsed the project – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Freshman Force is, according to its publisher, a “satire that takes aim at Washington” and “spare[s] no one”. Its cover shows the new congresswoman, smartphone in hand, in defiant pose in front of the White House; a variant cover replaces her white suit and phone with a superhero outfit and a sword. The cartoon president – Trump has wielded power in comics for years Read more Ocasio-Cortez has previously revealed herself to be a comics fan, taking time out from launching her Green New Deal in January to quote Watchmen creator Alan Moore in a tweet to her detractors: “None of you understand. You’re locked up in here with ME.” “It’s no secret that AOC has become the unofficial leader of the new school, and has sparked life back into Washington and that’s reflected in the enthusiasm on display by the men and women contributing to this project,” Devil’s Due publisher Josh Blaylock told Comic Book Resources. “While we all don’t agree on everything, we share a common excitement for the breath of fresh air the new Congress brings. I hope this is as much a cathartic release for readers as it has been for us creators.” Contributors to the comic, an anthology of stories featuring Ocasio-Cortez, include Jill Thompson and Jose Garibaldi. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to military support non-profit United Service Organisation, and to immigrant legal services provider RaicesTexas.org. “Grab a hamberder and cup of covfefe and prepare to enjoy this read! “ said Devil’s Due, which previously published Barack the Barbarian: No F#¢*s Left!, a comic that transformed the former US president into a superhero battling “Boosh the Dim” and “Cha-nee the Grim”.

Theresa May has stated that she will finally read the ‘Brexit For Dummies’ book she got for Christmas over a cosy weekend. The prime minister will snuggle up in her big, cosy chair at home with a glass of wine and begin reading the ‘Brexit For Dummies’ book she was given as a Christmas present. ‘The person who gave me this urged me to read it right away, but I’ve been busy. It’s good to finally be able to begin my Brexit preparations with this,’ she told us. With Brexit less than forty days away, Theresa is hoping the book will give her all the info she needs to get a great deal for Britain. ‘I’ve been procrastinating on all this for, to be honest. I’m sure “Brexit For Dummies” will teach me everything I need to know though,’ said Theresa. A ‘Brexit For Even Bigger Dummies’ book is already being hastily written in the event the prime minister struggles with the current edition.

Then again, I’m not sure if a nonpartisan book about Trump could grow out of the current climate. I found all of this and more in several immersive picture books about women leaders. All the way, Jordan’s distinct “big, bold, booming, crisp, clear, confident voice” guides us. Barbara believed politics could change that,” Barton writes. “Her voice had made a difference.” Image In TURNING PAGES: My Life Story (Philomel, 40 pp., $17.99; ages 4 to 8), Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers an ode to books under the guise of recounting her life story. “She lived in a big house on a tree-lined street and partnered with her dad, a successful lawyer, to solve crimes.” Justice Sotomayor credits “Lord of the Flies” with teaching her why “we need laws and rules to feel safe.” Her story skips a beat (or 12) when young Sonia suddenly ends up at Princeton, followed by a successful legal career and a seat on the Supreme Court. Image I might have found ELIZABETH WARREN: Nevertheless She Persisted (Abrams, 48 pp., $18.99; ages 6 to 9), a biography of the Massachusetts senator by Susan Wood with peppy, absorbing illustrations by Sarah Green, equally charming were it not for Warren’s obvious 2020 ambitions. It was only in the first few pages, when Gillibrand relays the story of the strong women in her own family, that I wondered whether she wrote this book to educate children or to woo their parents (or babysitters of voting age). I want my son (and other little boys) to know about the women featured in these books, but “Bold & Brave” doesn’t seem to invite boys in. But if we’re truly going to teach our children about this political moment, then boys and girls both should heed the stories of Barbara Jordan, Justice Sotomayor and Susan B. Anthony.

While the data firm Cambridge Analytica and questions of data privacy propelled Facebook into the headlines in recent months, Facebook has been under the critical eye of media scholars for years. “The sad conclusion to my book is that the problem with Facebook is Facebook,” declared Siva Vaidhyanathan, the Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, during his opening remarks at the first of this semester’s Berkman Klein Center Luncheon Series, which was co-sponsored with the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. The event, moderated by Nicco Mele, director of the Shorenstein Center, revolved around Vaidhyanathan’s latest book, “Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy.” Vaidhyanathan cited the sheer scale of Facebook, with over 2 billion people, along with its underlying engagement and promotion algorithms and its precise, targeted advertising system, as central to Facebook’s problems with disinformation, surveillance, and data sharing that have been associated with the platform. According to Vaidhyanathan, the crux of Facebook’s issues stem from the idea that Facebook is a political tool, although, he said, those at Facebook would likely disagree. Yet Facebook’s intention is likely not to cause harm or to have a negative impact. One attendee at the luncheon, a former Facebook employee, pointed out during the discussion that the company has features to encourage people to register to vote, and to vote on election day. “Having Facebook reminders for people to register to vote and to vote might move things a little bit, marginally,” he said. “But it doesn’t address the problem that there is an active force to undermine democratic participation in this country and in many, if not most, countries right now.” Despite his concerns with Facebook, deactivating individual accounts is not the solution, Vaidhyanathan argued. What sort of media ecosystem do we need, do we deserve, to be able to operate responsibly as citizens in a democratic republic?” he asked. In this short Q&A, media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan talks about how Facebook has changed journalism and how reporters can do a better job covering Facebook and its influence.

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In an interview on ABC, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the new book on President Trump written by journalist Bob Woodward does not depict what is going on inside the White House.

Are you a fan of the HBO series "Game of Thrones"? The book is one of few in academic research to explore the connection between popular entertainment and political beliefs. It expands on Gierzynski's 2013 book, "Harry Potter and the Millennials: Research Methods and the Politics of the Muggle Generation," which found that the books and films about the boy wizard influenced the political perspectives of those who grew up with them. And fiction captivates viewers on a more visceral level than news, allowing for greater influence, Gierzynski says. Many movies and TV shows contain political subject matter: "House of Cards" is about an unscrupulous congressman; much of science fiction features a president making decisions about an alien invasion. One of those themes is "belief in a just world," the focus of Gierzynski's study using "Game of Thrones." As Gierzynski writes, "The findings indicate that there appears to be a causal linkage between exposure to these shows and the belief in a just world - exposure to the repeated lessons of 'Game of Thrones' that the world is cruel and unjust seems to have dampened the tendency to believe the opposite, that the world is just." Gierzynski and his students conducted a similar study for "House of Cards," determining its influence on cynicism about political leadership, which in turn could discourage the viewer from seeing the value of political engagement or even the need to vote in elections. Gierzynski himself is a science fiction fan. "No one questions the fact that 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' had a huge impact on people's views about slavery and racism," he says.

Decrying a recent trend toward authoritarianism in western politics, Kofi Annan on Monday afternoon urged mainstream politicians “to stop thinking of the next election and think of the next generation.” The former secretary-general of the United Nations was the keynote speaker at a reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of Books for Africa, a St. Paul-based nonprofit that collects and ships books to that continent. Annan attended the event at the University Club with his wife, Nane Annan, and former vice president Walter Mondale. “People will tell you that democracy is receding and we are seeing autocrats come into power all over,” Annan said. “I would hope that the pendulum will swing back — swing back to the sensible middle.” Annan said economic inequality — such as after the 2008 financial crisis — left many people susceptible to easy promises from strongman leaders, but he added that he hopes this will be a passing phase. “I would also urge mainstream politicians to have a bit of courage,” he said. “I would urge them to stop thinking of the next election and think of the next generation.” In prepared remarks, Annan also stressed the importance of literacy and education in promoting global stability, praising the progress made by Books for Africa, which ships more books to the continent than any other organization. A 1961 graduate of Macalester College, Annan was also in town for the dedication of the Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship at his alma mater earlier in the day. “It started here in 1959 when I came as a student. “I have believed for a long time, and I’ve repeated it time and again, that you’re never too young to lead,” he said at the University Club. Related Articles

Almost a century ago, business-savvy publishers turned it into a book-selling event. Ada Colau, Barcelona’s far-left mayor, wore a yellow rose as a lapel pin, a nod to the yellow ribbon that has become the symbol of Catalans demanding the release of jailed Catalan politicians awaiting trial for rebellion, after briefly declaring independence from Spain last October. “Of course Sant Jordi is always a great feast, but it’s also true that this Sant Jordi isn’t like all others, and that we now have people who are in prison instead of being out on the streets, enjoying this with us,” Ms. Colau said. “Catalan society is divided, so Sant Jordi should never be the day to talk politics and divide people even more,” said Álex Sàlmon, the editor of the Catalan edition of El Mundo, a Spanish newspaper. Along the Diagonal avenue, which crosses Barcelona, some people gathered around a book stall to celebrate the fictitious Republic of Tabarnia, a jab at the separatist parties who failed to win a majority of the votes in many parts of Catalonia, including within Barcelona. The book stall was selling copies of nine different books opposed to independence. “Sant Jordi is a very special celebration of Catalan culture, but every day is important to reach our goal of independence.” The feast is also an opportunity for readers to meet their writers. “If people then read them, great, but at least they buy them.” Of course, this year some of the roses were yellow rather than red. “I wanted a yellow rose to make clear that it’s not normal to have people in prison because of their ideas,” said Txema Escorsa, a teacher. “I really care for my family in Andalusia and I’m not against anybody who is Spanish — so I really want them to understand that this is only about being against a Spanish government that’s been hurting Catalans,” she said.