Book description
An urgent and galvanizing argument for an Economic Bill of Rights--and its potential to confer true freedom on all Americans. Since the Founding, Americans have debated the true meaning of freedom. For some, freedom meant the provision of life's necessities, those basic conditions for the "pursuit of happiness." For others, freedom meant the civil and political rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights and unfettered access to the marketplace--nothing more. As Mark Paul explains, the latter interpretation--thanks in large part to a particularly influential cadre of economists--has all but won out among policymakers, with dire repercussions for American society: rampant inequality, endemic poverty, and an economy built to benefit the few at the expense of the many. In this book, Paul shows how economic rights--rights to necessities like housing, employment, and health care--have been a part of the American conversation since the Revolutionary War and were a cornerstone of both the New Deal and the Civil Rights Movement. Their recuperation, he argues, would at long last make good on the promise of America's founding documents. By drawing on FDR's proposed Economic Bill of Rights, Paul outlines a comprehensive policy program to achieve a more capacious and enduring version of American freedom. Among the rights he enumerates are the right to a good job, the right to an education, the right to banking and financial services, and the right to a healthy environment. Replete with discussions of some of today's most influential policy ideas--from Medicare for All to a federal job guarantee to the Green New Deal--The Ends of Freedom is a timely and urgent call to reclaim the idea of freedom from its captors on the political right--to ground America's next era in the country's progressive history and carve a path toward a more economically dynamic and equitable nation.
Charms
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Prometheus
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Blackfire
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Mad Viral
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Alley Cat
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NexusNomad
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Celtic Charger
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Mr. Wholesome
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys.
Bambi Wings
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
TulipCake
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
FireBrang
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Mr. Lucky
ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Troublemasher
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. 🎧 Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app – pure listening pleasure! 📚🔥 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Lightweight
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Daffy Girl
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Killer Merlot
No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Sw00sh
Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it! The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
MindfulMingle
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Audiobook excellence simplified – this app's functionality is a true delight. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Are Ess Tee
CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Truth
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. 💪 Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier – this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. 💼📖 Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience