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David Swanson

David Swanson is the author of the new book Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union (Seven Stories Press, 2009). He holds a master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Virginia and served as press secretary for Kucinich for President in 2004. Swanson is just beginning a book tour of 48 cities and hopes to see you on the road. Check out his tour schedule by clicking here.

The New War Congress 

By David Swanson On November 21, 2010On May 15, 2021

David Swanson, Did You Say $33 Billion?

By David Swanson On May 11, 2010On May 15, 2021

David Swanson, The Imperial Presidency 2.0

By David Swanson On October 15, 2009On May 15, 2021

David Swanson, The More Things Change

By David Swanson On September 1, 2009On January 10, 2010

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