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Politically Savvy - each of us needs to keep informed. Check back often as these selections are updated whenever we find great books we need to share! Why Freedom Matters: The Spirit of the Declaration of Independence in Prose, Poetry, and Song from 1776 to the Present The passing of The Patriot Act following the terrorist acts of September 11th certainly does play an important role in protecting us against terrorism. But do parts of it go too far? Do we take our freedoms for granted? Why Freedom Matters is an important collection of over 100 speeches, letters, essays, poems and songs that help us think about the meaning of freedom in our lives. From "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, to Franklin D Roosevelt's speech "The Four Freedoms", this book helps one understand why our freedoms need to be protected, even while we seek to protect ourselves. Why Freedom Matters What Every American Should Know About The Rest of the World by Melissa Rossi So why does Osama Bin Laden hate us so much? What are the major sticking points in our relationship with China? These questions and so many more are answered in this gem of a read that will leave you feeling empowered with knowledge. Turn off main stream media outlets that only tell you what they want you to hear. What Every American Should Know About The Rest of the World The Middle East for Dummies by Craig Davis Jr. Hot off the presses for us Middle East-challenged girlfriends. Knowledge of this area and issues is a must for any brilliant girlfriend. And you can count on the "Dummies" books to present the information in an its-late-and-I-really-should-go-to-bed easy to read format. The Middle East for Dummies The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk by Susan McDougal Susan McDougal writes an amazing story of her fight against Ken Starr and Whitewater prosecutors as she refused to implicate Bill and Hillary Clinton to any wrongdoing . Sent to prison, she stuck to her principles and was ultimately exonerated, when, 70 million of your tax dollars later, Whitewater was put to rest without proving any wrongdoing on the Clinton's part. This is one courageous girlfriend. The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk Culture Jam: How to Reverse America's Suicidal Consumer Binge-and Why We Must by Kalle Lasn How did our parents ever do without digital cable, cell phones, Kate Spade bags, or DVD's? We'll never know. Instead of being luxuries in life, these items and many others have become "must buys" in American life. Where do these buying habits get us? In an average of $8000 per American family in consumer debt. This is a great read about spending habits in America - and how we need to change them for ourselves and our children. Culture Jam Unfinished Business: A Democrat and a Republican Take on the 10 Most Important Issues Women Face by Dr. Julienne Malveaux and Deborah L. Perry Issues. They should be the cornerstone of our voting decisions. Unfortunately, for some people, it is not. They may pick a candidate because they are "not weird" (someone actually said that) or perhaps because their neighbor, or their boyfriend, or their parents told them to. With an election year upon us, all girlfriends should study the issues, decide what you believe is important to you, your family, and our country, and vote accordingly. This thought provoking book is a great place to start! Unfinished Business Go here for more...