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Dec 07, 2016 van jones is seen at the national summit in detroit in on june 16, 2009. Famous for his heartfelt election night coverage, jones showed up as the voice of reason for people in red states and blue throughout the volatile 2016 political season. Van jones, cnn political contributor, host and longtime social activist, has been trying to build bridges across party lines. In beyond the messy truth, new on the nonfiction bestseller list, the cnn commentator blames an elitist system for the state of the country. Van jones will present his new softcover beyond the. Oct 20, 2017 in beyond the messy truth, new on the nonfiction bestseller list, the cnn commentator blames an elitist system for the state of the country. In beyond the messy truth, jones draws on his years of activism and political analysis to take aim at the failures of both parties and to show the nation how to focus on practical answers to problems that affect us regardless of region or political ideology. How we came apart, how we come together evan low, california assembly member. Van jones aims to do just that with beyond the messy truth, a. Dl gives his uncensored perspective on current news, social issues and pop and urban cult. In the tradition of the great bridge builders of our past, vans love for this country and all its people shines through.
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