I wondered about Chris Hedges' political slant, because this type of culture critique can come either from the right or left. From his other titles on Amazon, I gather that he is center-left. He is a wide-ranging writer who has a divinity degree from Harvard and has written three books about religion (or the lack of it). His critical looks at the "new atheists" are the only of his books not well received by the Amazon reviewers. His book on the 10 Commandments states the importance to us of the 10 Commandments, but it sounds like an interesting treatment that uses the Polish filmmaker Cieslowski's (not correct sp.) "The Decalogue" as an inspiration.

What Every Person Should Know About War

War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning (Note: this is not actually an endorsement of war)

American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America

When Atheism Becomes Religion: America's New Fundamentalists

I Don't Believe in Atheists

Losing Moses on the Freeway: The 10 Commandments in America

Collateral Damage: America's War Against Iraqi Civilians

Iraq: A War

I would characterize his political slant as progressive or far left.

He has a regular column at http://www.truthdig.com/report/category/hedges