Common Courage Press

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Common Courage Press
EstablishedJanuary 1990 (1990-01)
Typepublisher
Headquarters121 Red Barn Road, Monroe, Maine 04951 [1]

Common Courage Press is a book publishing company based in Monroe, Maine.

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The company was formed in January 1990, in part by Greg Bates, who also serves as publisher.[ citation needed ] Bates explained his goal of the company: "by publishing books for social justice, Common Courage Press helps progressive ideas to find a place in our culture. The press provides a platform to spread these ideas to activists and ordinary citizens alike." [2] [ unreliable source? ]

Ralph Nader praised Common Courage Press in 1997, proclaiming it "exists because too often the major publishers of books do not have common courage or have convinced themselves that 'courageous' books don't sell." [3]

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References

  1. "Announcing the publication of From Outrage to Courage: Women Taking Action for Health and Justice by Anne Firth Murray" (Press Release). Anne Firth Murray's Official Website. web.stanford.edu/~afmurray
  2. "Common Courage Press". SourceWatch.org, 2007.
  3. Nader, Ralph. "Common Courage Press". Nader.org, July 6, 1997.