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William Banks
@wmbanks0081.bsky.social
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Writer, Editor, Translator

https://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/H/Human-Rights-and-Oppressed-Peoples
https://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-Great-Debate
https://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/N/Nordic-Socialism
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Thanks to Adam Kaiser of Democratic Left for the latest review of Nordic Socialism!

democraticleft.dsausa.org/2025/10/30/d...
Democratizing Our Economies: Nordic Socialism by Pelle Dragsted - Democratic Left
The Danish parliamentarian argues that parts of the economy are already run on democratic lines. DSA can learn from his blueprint for building from these institutions to a more just economy.
democraticleft.dsausa.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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jamesrushingdaniel.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/0277...
Complicating Marx’s Role in Rhetorical Studies
Published in Rhetoric Society Quarterly (Ahead of Print, 2025)
doi.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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jamesrushingdaniel.bsky.social
More than a year in the making, thrilled to see this heater out in the world
October 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
wmbanks0081.bsky.social
For anyone who was at my SMS talk on David Hamilton Jackson and Hans Nielsen, I am happy to report that Hans was indeed a real person (tak til Arbejdermuseet's Arkiv):
October 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
wmbanks0081.bsky.social
Latest review of Nordic Socialism in Scandinavian Studies is out. Thanks to Eric Einhorn, doyen of Nordic political economy in North America!

muse.jhu.edu/pub/19/artic...
Project MUSE - <i>Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy</i> by Pelle Dragsted (review)
muse.jhu.edu
October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
wmbanks0081.bsky.social
Thanks to Ryan and Alexi of Left Anchor/American Prospect for an illuminating discussion with Pelle Dragsted on Nordic Socialism!

prospect.org/podcasts/202...
Nordic Socialism
Danish MP Pelle Dragsted explains the tradition.
prospect.org
October 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
wmbanks0081.bsky.social
Copenhagen comrades - I'll be giving a talk next week at CBS on my book The Great Debate: Nietzsche, Culture, and the Scandinavian Welfare Society. All are welcome!

"The Nietzsche Debate into the Present Age."

Monday, October 6, 14:00
Copenhagen Business School
Porceælenshaven 18B, 2.142
September 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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paulcrider.liberalcurrents.com
Good piece on Nordic and anglophone liberal socialism by @wmbanks0081.bsky.social in Jacobin.
Anglophone Liberal Socialism Meets Its Nordic Counterpart
While the Nordic countries have long proved capable of reconciling the best aspects of liberalism with socialism, the relationship in the Anglosphere has always been troubled. A new book, and recent e...
jacobin.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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From @jacobinmag.bsky.social: Chris Kutalik reviews @pelledragsted.bsky.social's book, Nordic Socialism
jacobinmag.bsky.social Jacobin @jacobinmag.bsky.social · Sep 9
A new book by Danish MP Pelle Dragsted argues that socialists can start building economic democracy even before capitalism is fully overcome.
What We Can Learn From Nordic Socialism
A new book by Danish MP Pelle Dragsted argues that socialists can start building economic democracy even before capitalism is fully overcome.
jacobin.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
wmbanks0081.bsky.social
For those who read Danish (if there's anyone else out there), Pelle Dragsted has just published his reflections on the Nordic Socialism tour in Politiken:

politiken.dk/debat/debati...
Jeg vender hjem fra USA langt mere håbefuld
Tre ugers bogturné på tværs af USA har givet et skræmmende indblik i Trumps brutale USA, men også en mulighed for at møde et andet Amerika, der organiserer sig for at forsvare naboer, kolleger og det ...
politiken.dk
August 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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pelledragsted.bsky.social
Last event on my book tour Yesterday in Culver City, LA.
Great crowd, and the best conversation partners, Meagan Day and @benburgis.bsky.social
Thanks for a great evening!
August 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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uwiscpress.bsky.social
Thanks to @roomofonesownbooks.bsky.social for hosting @pelledragsted.bsky.social in conversation with Dean Krouk this weekend, as part of Pelle Dragsted's U.S. tour for his book, Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy. Learn more about the book: roomofonesown.com/book/9780299...
On the left, Dean Krouk sits in a chair in front of the audience, next to a table with a copy of Nordic Socialism displayed, and on the right side sits Pelle Dragsted, speaking into a microphone. Behind the presenters is a large dark blue and white poster for A Room of One's Own bookstore A shot of the same scene, from the back of the audience, showing part of the crowd and the speakers with the banner behind them
August 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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pelledragsted.bsky.social
Hope to see you in Madison tomorrow!
uwiscpress.bsky.social University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · Aug 8
Madison, WI: reminder! @pelledragsted.bsky.social's U.S. book tour for Nordic Socialism will bring him to town TOMORROW, Saturday, August 9. Thanks to @roomofonesownbooks.bsky.social for hosting Pelle Dragsted, in conversation with Dean Krouk, with @uwmadgns.bsky.social & Havens Wright Center.
At top, a banner made of repeating images of the book cover of Nordic Socialism, set at an angle. Then photos of Pelle Dragsted and Dean Krouk. Then information on the event: Pelle Dragsted in conversations with Dean Krouk, August 9, 2025, 2-3 PM, A Room of One's Own, 2712 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, with the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice and the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+. Then logos for the University of Wisconsin Press and the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung New York Office, which supported the book tour
August 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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rosaluxnyc.bsky.social
We were thrilled to welcome @pelledragsted.bsky.social, leader of the Enhedslisten party in Denmark, to our NYC office during his visit to the U.S. to present the newly released English edition of his book Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy. Thank you for a timely conversation!
August 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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ericblanc.bsky.social
Had a great discussion and packed house last night with @pelledragsted.bsky.social & @sunraysunray.bsky.social about Pelle's great new book Nordic Socialism

Everyone in DSA, & beyond, should get a copy

Learning lessons from our successful comrades abroad is a crucial step for building power here
August 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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pelledragsted.bsky.social
Today the english version of my book, Nordic Socialism is out in the bookstores!
So Exited❤️
uwiscpress.bsky.social University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · Aug 5
Out today! The English-language edition of @pelledragsted.bsky.social's book, Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy, was published today. Learn more about the book: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/N/Nord...
At top, a red banner that reads "now available!" At left, a photo of the cover of Nordic Socialism. On the right, a blurb and a quote from a review: “Dragsted provides a compelling vision of an economy built on solidarity—one rooted not in abstractions but in the real successes of Nordic economies. His book makes it clear that in our search for a better world, we don’t have to choose between the inequalities of capitalism or the inefficiencies of command economies.” — Bhaskar Sunkara. “A welcome contribution to this vital debate, providing one of the most lucid and contemporary discussions of Nordic socialism available. . . . It points backwards to show a way forward for all of us who dream of alternatives better than what the ruling elites insist we accept.”—Damage At top, a yellow banner that reads "available now!" and a photo of the cover of Nordic Socialism. Then, two blurbs: “A powerful and incisive analysis of modern capitalism, and an inspiring assessment of the forces aligned against it. Dragsted demonstrates that democratic socialism is the only way out of the mess we’re in—and shows how we can all start building it right now.” — Grace Blakeley, author of Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom “Dragsted offers a thought-provoking exploration of the critical role of democracy in societal well-being—something overlooked by many self-professed capitalists in the U.S. What he calls ‘Nordic socialism,’ I call ‘Nordic capitalism,’ laying the foundation for a great debate on our economic and democratic future.” — Robert Strand, author of Nordic Capitalism: Lessons for Realizing Sustainable Capitalism
August 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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pelledragsted.bsky.social
If you are in NYC tonight, i’m hoping to see you❤️
pelledragsted.bsky.social Pelle Dragsted @pelledragsted.bsky.social · Jul 29
Just a week to go until our NYC launch event for my book, Nordic Socialism at @ScanHouse ❤️
Looking forward to talk to sunraysunray.bsky.social
and @ericblanc.bsky.social on the future of democratic socialism. Please spread the word.
@socialists.nyc
@uwiscpress.bsky.social
@rosaluxnyc.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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uwiscpress.bsky.social
Twin Cities: reminder! @pelledragsted.bsky.social's U.S. tour for his book Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy will bring him to town Sunday, Aug. 10. He'll be in conversation with Gary Kaunonen at East Side Freedom Library. Details and (free) registration: tinyurl.com/4k6eafn5
At top, a banner made of repeating images of the cover of Nordic Socialism, set at an angle. Then, photos of Pelle Dragsted and Gary Kaunonen. Then text with the event details: August 10 at 7 PM, East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St, St. Paul, MN. And then logos for the University of Wisconsin Press and Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung New York Office, which supported the book tour
August 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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leftofphilosophy.bsky.social
do you prefer your live show and crossover announcements to be in audio form? well! great news for you!! open.spotify.com/episode/0v1U...
What’s Left of Philosophy Live Show! August 7, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Chicago
What's Left of Philosophy · Episode
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August 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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also in Chicago on Thursday: @pelledragsted.bsky.social, @mattpolprof.bsky.social, and William Banks are going to discuss Nordic Socialism at Pilsen Community Books! details here: pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/46798
Nordic Socialism: Pelle Dragsted, William Banks and Matt McManus | Pilsen Community Books
pilsencommunitybooks.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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leftofphilosophy.bsky.social
we are doing our live show in Chicago THIS THURSDAY! we're gonna talk about a little book called THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO, ever heard of it?? get your tickets here: epiphanychi.com/events/whats...
What's Left of Philosophy Live Show: Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto - Epiphany Center for the Arts
What’s Left of Philosophy Live Show: Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto
epiphanychi.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
wmbanks0081.bsky.social
New York comrades: Pelle Dragsted and the rest of the Nordic Socialism crew will be doing a meet and greet at Sunny's Bar in Brooklyn tonight, from 7-10. If you are coming to see Pelle at Scan House tomorrow, come meet us at Sunny's tonight!

www.sunnysredhook.com/about/
About Us | Sunny's Bar
Knickknack-adorned Red Hook saloon that's been around in one guise or another since the 1890s. Live music is a staple at this Brooklyn landmark.
www.sunnysredhook.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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pelledragsted.bsky.social
Fulde huse til mit første bog-event i Washington DC❤️ Og bogens første opslag er solgt før udgivelsesdatoen🔥
Der er efterspørgsel efter socialistiske alternativer til Trumps rigmandsvælde.
Nu går turen til Philadelphia, New york, Chicago, Madison, Twin Cities, Seattle og LA✌🏼
August 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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uwiscpress.bsky.social
Today @pelledragsted.bsky.social begins the U.S. tour for his book, Nordic Socialism. TONIGHT @politicsprose.bsky.social will host Pelle & Joe Guinan of @democracycollab.bsky.social.

More events to come in Philadelphia, NYC, Chicago, Madison, St Paul, Seattle, & Culver City, all open to the public!
At the top, text reads "book tour" and there are logos for the University of Wisconsin Press (publisher of the English-language edition) and Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung New York Office, which helped financially support the book tour. Then there are photos of Pelle Dragsted and the cover of his book, Nordic Socialism. And then a list of events. August 1 Politics & Prose in DC with Joe Guinan. August 2 Philadelphia Ethical Society with Paul Prescod. August 5 Scandinavia House in NYC with Bhaskar Sunkara and Eric Blanc. August 7 Pilsen Community Books in Chicago with Matt McManus. August 9 A Room of One's Own in Madison with Dean Krouk. August 10 East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul with Gary Kaunonen. August 12 National Nordic Museum in Seattle with Andrew Nesting and Rob Larson. August 16 at Village Well Books & Coffee in Culver City with Ben Burgis and Meagan Day.
August 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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pelledragsted.bsky.social
Just a week to go until our NYC launch event for my book, Nordic Socialism at @ScanHouse ❤️
Looking forward to talk to sunraysunray.bsky.social
and @ericblanc.bsky.social on the future of democratic socialism. Please spread the word.
@socialists.nyc
@uwiscpress.bsky.social
@rosaluxnyc.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM