Thread by @ggreenwald

My New Book on Journalism, Exposing Corruption, and the Resulting Risks, Dangers and Societal Changes

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On Mother's Day in 2019, I obtained a massive archive of materials from Brazil's most powerful officials. The reporting we did changed the country, and our lives.

I regard the book as at least as much about journalism and democracy in general as it is about Brazil.

In terms of both the dangers and threats, but also the societal changes it fostered, I regard the journalism I was able to do with the courageous team of young journalists at @TheInterceptBr as being as intense & consequential as the Snowden reporting. This book tells that story.

For multiple reasons, this book is going to be largely ignored by large media outlets. But they're no longer needed to ensure people read your book. I'm talking to lots of independent outlets about the book. Did my first one today here: lots more planned.

https://twitter.com/esaagar/status/1379440191472082950

The result of the reporting that received the most attention is it freed Lula from prison & led the Sup. Court to nullify his convictions due to judicial corruption, allowing him to run against Bolsonaro in 2022, the choice Brazilians were denied in 2018.

theguardian.com/world/2021/mar…

But in I think the real consequences are broader. It revealed key lessons about the role of journalism -- when done right -- in a democracy. It was the first test case of core civil freedoms under Bolsonaro. And it proved Brazilian democracy can endure.

apnews.com/article/0e998e…

"Securing Democracy" is available in hardcover and Kindle on Amazon. It's also on Bookshop for those who want to support independent booksellers. An audio version will be available in July. I'm excited about this book & its potential impact.

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Here's the newest review from @jacobinmag of "Securing Democracy."

https://twitter.com/jacobinmag/status/1379456363865247747

"Though largely chronological and straightforwardly told, long, compelling stretches of 'Securing Democracy' read like a thriller."

jacobinmag.com/2021/04/glenn-…

"Securing Democracy" is primarily about the story of the investigative exposés we did and the intense backlash and social changes they fostered. But a main character is Brazil - really enjoyed this discussion about that part with @esaagar & @makosloff: