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Flying somewhere for Thanksgiving this week? We might have just the book for you! In WHY FLYING IS MISERABLE: AND HOW TO FIX IT, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator director Ganesh Sitaraman explains how flying became so, well, miserable, and what we can do about it. ?? https://lnkd.in/eYwJubrH For more hot takes, check out Ganesh Sitaraman's reaction to the over-the-top history of air travel — including piano bars and poker machines — for CNN: https://lnkd.in/ewsVmwDe And his breakdown of the airline points system (hint: it's convoluted!) for The Atlantic: https://lnkd.in/gpSafct7

“What do Democrats stand for? Over the last eight years, the answer has been simple: whatever Donald Trump is against.... And it failed spectacularly.” Historian Timothy Shenk, author of LEFT ADRIFT, on how the Democrats can move forward, for The New York Times. https://lnkd.in/ercfQ-bF

"Ever since Donald Trump got on that golden escalator, Democrats have become the party of resistance. They've been opposed to whatever Trump is, which means that you end up letting Trump set the agenda." ?? ICYMI: historian Timothy Shenk was on Amanpour & Co. on PBS?talking about his new book, LEFT ADRIFT, and the future of the Democratic party https://lnkd.in/et5H__Up

“If the airlines are focused primarily on making money from credit cards and rewards programs, are they really taking the time and attention needed to improve service in their core business, which is flying airplanes safely, effectively, and reliably throughout the country?” Harvard Law Today spoke to Ganesh Sitaraman, author of WHY FLYING IS MISERABLE, about the major problems with the airlines points system. https://lnkd.in/eNfqnzBY

“I think ‘adrift’ captures the state of the left today. It’s not that we’re lacking for important goals; it’s that we have so many, and no consensus about priorities.” The Nation interviews Timothy Shenk about Democratic political strategy, the upcoming election, and his new book LEFT ADRIFT: What Happened to Liberal Politics https://lnkd.in/e79r-GEp

“An alternative history of how left parties came to embrace the set of market-friendly, triangulating policies that quickened the loss of working-class voters.... [Shenk] is altogether convincing.” The New Republic reviews Timothy Shenk’s LEFT ADRIFT: What Happened to Liberal Politics (out now!) https://lnkd.in/eedwkzpq

Happy pub day to LEFT ADRIFT: What Happened to Liberal Politics In his new book, historian Timothy Shenk provides a new perspective on the transformation of the left over the last 50 years, offering compelling insight into the recent history of the Democratic Party, and, on the eve of a major US election, a look towards its future. ?? get your copy now! -->?https://lnkd.in/eBVXDkH3

CGR October events kick off next week! Next Tuesday, Timothy Shenk will be at Politics and Prose Bookstore talking about his new book, LEFT ADRIFT: What Happened to Liberal Politics (on sale 10/8!), with E.J. Dionne ?? Tuesday October 8, 7pm @ P&P Conn Ave Learn more--> https://lnkd.in/emUHUxA9

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