Patriotism is Progressive

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January 1, 2010
  In the Blogosphere
Read what bloggers have to say about The True Patriot.

September 29, 2008
  Publishers Weekly
Dick Donahue of Publishers Weekly shares the highlights of a thoughtful interview with Eric Liu about The True Patriot.

September 11, 2008
  Patriot's Day Podcast
Listen to The True Patriot authors Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer speak with fellow citizens in honor of Patriot's Day, September 11, 2008. This event was hosted by Seattle Public Library in partnership with The September Project, a nationwide grassroots organization exploring ideas of peace and freedom in America.

August 27, 2008
  The Washington Independent
The Nation and The Washington Independent journalist Ari Melber explores true patriotism from the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

August 20, 2008
  Politico
Politico journalist Alexander Burns reports on the patriotism poll results we published and what they mean for the 2008 presidential candidates.

July 4, 2008
  Tavis Smiley on PBS
Eric Liu is Tavis Smiley's featured guest on the Independence Day broadcast. Mr. Smiley is a brilliant host. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion.

July 4, 2008
  My America 2008 on PRI
Eric Liu joins authors and educators Dr. Eddie Glaude and Dr. Barbie Zelizer on Tavis Smiley's special series, My America 2008. Listen to this fascinating debate about patriotism in the 2008 election.

July 2, 2008
  USA Today
Eric provides perspective on the 2008 USA/Gallup poll on patriotism in America.

July 2, 2008
  Radio Times
Eric Liu joins Radio Times for an engaging talk on WHYY in Philadelphia.

June 30, 2008
  Time.com
Eric Liu's compelling Time.com article "Earning Our Pride" explains that true patriotism "means showing your love through deeds and earning your pride by leaving the country healthier than you found it — whether at the scale of public policy or in the smallest moments of being a neighbor or a parent."

June 29, 2008
  Time.com
The True Patriot is featured as the first of "Five Great Reads on Patriotism."

June 28, 2008
  Time Magazine
Time editor Rick Stengel's article, "The New Patriotism" references The True Patriot.

June 24, 2008
  Newhouse News Service
Jonathan Tilove explores patriots of history and today in his syndicated article "Candidates Embody Differing Concepts Of Patriotism" with contribution from Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer.

June 24, 2008
  Twin Cities Daily Planet
Tom Heuerman, Ph.D., references The True Patriot in his thoughtful article on patriotism in primary season, "A well considered patriotism."

May 27, 2008
  The Washington Post
E.J. Dionne Jr. uses The True Patriot to provide insight into attacks on Senator Barack Obama's patriotism in this discerning commentary.

April 21, 2008
  The Young Turks
There's never a dull moment when Nick Hanauer joins Cenk Uygur for a discussion of current politics. This is a must-see/must-hear!

April 20, 2008
  TVW: Seattle Town Hall Event
Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer talk with a standing-room-only audience at Seattle Town Hall about how the pursuit of true patriotism can change politics in America. Governor Gary Locke provides an introduction that is both wise and gracious.

April 17, 2008
  The Bob Rivers Show
Nick Hanauer and Eric Liu join the crew of The Bob Rivers Show on KZOK for an examination of patriotism that is both thought-provoking and fun.

April 6, 2008
  CSPAN
Watch Nick Hanauer and Eric Liu discussing the ideas in The True Patriot with a Washington D.C. audience hosted by the New America Foundation.

March 23, 2008
  The Huffington Post
"Patriot Games: Short Memos to the Would-be Presidents" is the title of this editorial that Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer wrote for The Huffington Post. It calls on each of the leading presidential candidates (Clinton, Obama, McCain) to raise the quality of the patriotism discussion in their campaigns and provides advice on how each can win the election.

March 20, 2008
  The Seattle Times and Business Week
It's not often we get to answer questions such as "Why write a book about patriotism when there are already so many country-music songs?" Business Week picked up Mark Rahner's delightfully wry interview with Eric Liu.

March 6, 2008
  New America Foundation
Watch Eric Liu speak to a captivated audience of political thinkers at the book launch and reception for The True Patriot.

March 3, 2008
  The Peter B. Collins Show
Nick Hanauer and Eric Liu discuss true patriotism with Peter B. Collins and callers from across America.

February 24, 2008
  The Kitsap Sun
The True Patriot is featured in the Bookmonger review of books.

January 24, 2008
  The New Democratic Network
NDN chooses The True Patriot in their monthly feature, Books We Recommend.

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Praise for The True Patriot

"Nick Hanauer and Eric Liu are true patriots and certifiable American heroes for clearly articulating the nexus between our country's most cherished first principles and core progressive values. Rich with historic references and respectful of beliefs across a broad spectrum of American progressive and conservative political thought, this book provides an invaluable point of departure for a long overdue and robust national conversation about how we re-connect to America's core values, re-define our role in the world of the twenty-first century, and re-dedicate our national purpose to justice, prosperity and security for all at home and abroad."
ROB STEIN, founder of The Democracy Alliance