Vibrant debate and dissent exist in this country, but you are not reading or hearing about this in the mainstream press. The Exception to the Rulers written with David Goodman (2004)
Public libraries are a cornerstone of democracy. They are part of the public commons, a sanctuary for the free exchange of information and ideas. But they are under threat. From book banning to government surveillance, libraries have been a target in the "war on terror." Standing Up To the Madness: Ordinary Heroes In Extraordinary Times with David Goodman (2008)