(University Press of Colorado,2010; 264 pages) ISBN: 1607320524-Amazon

The Gospel of Progressivism: Moral Reform and Labor War in Colorado, 1900-1930 by R. Todd Laugen (PhD Hist’05) records the difficult journey of Progressive groups fighting corporate and political corruption during the twentieth century. The book follows Protestant reformers, labor organizers, activist women and mediation experts as they lobbied to defend the public against special interest groups involved with Colorado politics, including the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s. This book details the inspiring activism of those who refused to give in to the strong hold of politics, and is perfect for those interested in Colorado history and activism.