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Apr 14
Threshold Editions
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Apr 14
Alchemy by Knopf Canada
Singaporean-Canadian author Joanne Leow sheds light on the underbelly of Singapore's history and the human cost behind its glittering façade.... moreSingaporean-Canadian author Joanne Leow sheds light on the underbelly of Singapore's history and the human cost behind its glittering façade. "What unknowable chemical? How slow was this damage, this violence? . . . How might any of us stay uncontaminated by all that was built around us?" Sleek and verdant, the city-state of Singapore has long been admired on the global stage as a lush utopia, a well-connected trade port and the jewel of Southeast Asia. Yet this carefully pruned exterior conceals the country’s crude construction—oil is the blood that's run through Singapore’s hidden veins for decades, while sand and migrant labour has allowed for its rapid development and expansion. The upkeep of this sanitized public image has also relied crucially on the complicity and regulation of its body politic. Years after her departure to Canada, a place likewise indebted to fossil fuel extraction, Joanne Leow continues to live with Singapore’s authoritarian policies embedded within her skin. With unflinching clarity, she exhumes the histories and ongoing realities of various state initiatives that seek to control both the public and the private aspects of its citizenry, examining her work as a journalist for the state-controlled media and chronicling the daily hypervigilance and unconscious suppression of anything that might be deemed as dissidence. In this intervening time, during which she dealt also with serious illness and bereavement, Joanne reflects upon the various ways in which this oppression continues to exist in her bones, a slow poisoning only truth-telling can expunge. In searing yet lyrically gorgeous prose, Exhumations catalogues the many things that are produced under pressure. Bit by bit, Joanne exposes the petrofiction at the heart of Singapore’s being and traces the unruliness of thought daily growing within her, difficult to ignore and impossible to repress. less
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Apr 14
Scholar and critic Ruth R. Wisse warns that the failure of liberals to stand up for Jews facing resurgent antisemitism signals the collapse of... moreScholar and critic Ruth R. Wisse warns that the failure of liberals to stand up for Jews facing resurgent antisemitism signals the collapse of liberal democratic values. “Ruth R. Wisse is a writer of passion and precision, who has extraordinary polemical powers. All these enviable qualities are beautifully engaged in If I Am Not for Myself , an immensely impressive book on a subject of universal importance.” — Joseph Epstein , author of Never Say You ’ ve Had a Lucky Life: Especially If You ’ ve Had a Lucky Life , and recipient of the National Humanities Award “You don’t have to be Jewish to be moved and instructed by this brilliant critique of liberalisms that do not reciprocate the devotions of their adherents. Ruth R. Wisse joins literary grace to analytical rigor in a book that should generate necessary debates for a long time to come.” — Rev. Richard John Neuhaus , founder of the Institute for Religion and Public Life and First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion and Public Life “The Jews have enemies, as this book urges us to recognize in its passionately felt and powerfully reasoned argument. Ruth R. Wisse mounts a resolve defense of basic Jewish rights and offers a determined challenge to all who would deny them. Her analysis of the psychological and political sources of anti-Jewish hostility is as formidable as it is provocative and deserves the most serious reflection.” — Alvin H. Rosenfeld , professor, and Director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism, Indiana University “Wisse’s book is a timely and appropriate response to the ‘Woody Allen syndrome,’ typical of American Jews who charge Israel with betraying their own liberal legacy through its supposed suppression of Palestinian rights. What she charges in return is nothing less than the betrayal of the Jewish heritage itself by well-meaning, assimilated American Jews. Whether or not one agrees with all of her assertions, her book is mandatory reading for those who reject the platitudes of both Left and Right—which coincide in blaming Jews for the aggressions waged against them.” — Ronald Radosh , professor, and coauthor of The Rosenburg File: A Search for the Truth “This is a wonderful book, passionate, wise, and original. Wisse shows how liberalism has led the Jews into the worst betrayal of all—self-betrayal.” — Rael Jean Isaac , coauthor of The Coercive Utopians and Madness in the Streets less
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Apr 14
Princeton University Press
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Apr 14
A history of police unions that reveals how American law enforcement built a political movement that made cops untouchable In America today, police... moreA history of police unions that reveals how American law enforcement built a political movement that made cops untouchable In America today, police enjoy unmatched power. On the streets, officers employ violence at their own discretion. Behind closed doors, they are even more powerful. In city halls, police strong-arm local leaders and nullify attempts at public oversight. And in state legislatures and Washington, DC, police lobbyists and union leaders zealously uphold a bipartisan consensus against even mild reform. Yet as recently as fifty years ago, police still served at the pleasure of democratically elected politicians, not the other way around. In Blue Power , Stuart Schrader narrates the rise of a bottom-up movement of rank-and-file officers who lifted policing above the law. Organizers launched their campaign in the 1960s, courting a public backlash to urban uprisings and civil rights. City by city, county by county, they formed unions and won control over working conditions, impunity from oversight, and insulation from lean budgets. By the 2000s, this movement had triumphed nationally, shoring up the power of the police to overrule the public interest in the name of law and order. Through deep archival detective work, Blue Power reveals how police forced American democracy to back the blue. less
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Apr 14
From the creator of “a unified field theory of racism” (NPR’s Planet Money ), a dollars-and-cents reckoning of the state of Black America and a new... more From the creator of “a unified field theory of racism” (NPR’s Planet Money ), a dollars-and-cents reckoning of the state of Black America and a new framework to close the power gap less
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Apr 20
Pluto Press
The gripping story of a young man wrongly accused of terrorism after September 11
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Apr 21
An explosive inside look into the highly-planned and well-funded global propaganda campaign to delegitimize Israel and sow the seeds of antisemitism... moreAn explosive inside look into the highly-planned and well-funded global propaganda campaign to delegitimize Israel and sow the seeds of antisemitism in the aftermath of October 7th. October 7th, 2023 was a truly horrific day—a day in which Israeli men, women, and children were slaughtered or kidnapped, in the most barbaric fashion possible by the Iran-backed, Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas. The attack set off a bloody war, with profound consequences for both Israelis and Palestinians. That much is well known. Less known is the propaganda campaign—the narrative war—that also began on that day. Like Hamas’ war on Israel, the narrative war had been in the works for a long time. It took, and continutes to take, planning, organization, and lots of money. Paid protestors. Professional organizers. Top-notch lobby efforts. NGOs, unions, and associations working together like a well-oiled machine. And, of course, messages designed to capture the support of legislators, voters, and the media. There is little, if anything, organic about this campaign, even if some of its own participants aren’t quite aware of it. Interestingly, Canada has become ground zero for this international effort, a result of shifting demographics, porous online and physical borders when it comes to foreign interference, lack of political will, and failure to enforce laws that could help prevent the spread of this type of hate. The numbers themselves are astounding, reflecting a growing tide of antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and general intolerance with a brazenness that has not been witnessed before. A country known for its historic support for the Jewish homeland and for Jews in general has become, since October 7th, a place where Jews live in fear, with skyrocketing incidents of vandalism, violence, threats, and intimidation. A highly successful political strategist, and legal advocate for victims of hate, Warren Kinsella deconstructs the inner workings of this campaign of hate, and pulls no punches as to what is at stake here: the further spread of antisemitism within society—especially amongst the younger generations but certainly not limited to that demographic—and how to offset it. less
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Apr 21
Princeton University Press
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Apr 21
University of California Press
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Apr 21
Columbia University Press
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Apr 21
From an award-winning journalist, the authoritative--and explosive--inside story of Justice Samuel Alito and his powerful role in shaping the Supreme... moreFrom an award-winning journalist, the authoritative--and explosive--inside story of Justice Samuel Alito and his powerful role in shaping the Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, the unflinching author of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade , is so influential that many now refer to the "Alito Court." But his powerful role, long overlooked, has aroused the ire of activists outraged by the emergence of a cohesive conservative majority on the court. In this first comprehensive study of Alito, Mollie Hemingway explains how his common sense and prosecutorial experience, combined with fearless intellectual rigor, have shaped the man and the jurist. Through the lens of Alito's judicial career, Hemingway provides a fresh perspective on the political, social, and legal battles that have unsettled the Supreme Court and the nation. From menacing mobs encamped outside the justices' homes to senators bellowing violent threats on the steps of the court itself, Alito offers a captivating insider account of the Supreme Court under unprecedented attack in a polarized age. Few would have predicted that the modest and reserved judge who joined the high court with little fanfare two decades ago would lead the originalists to their astonishing ascendancy, but Hemingway's compelling portrait reveals an intellect and character that make such leadership seem inevitable. less
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Apr 21
Experience the soul of American history through Faith of America: 250 Prayers for America. This remarkable collection intertwines faith, patriotism,... moreExperience the soul of American history through Faith of America: 250 Prayers for America. This remarkable collection intertwines faith, patriotism, and timeless wisdom, offering a powerful reminder of how prayer has shaped our nation's identity. Perfectly timed to honor America's upcoming 250 anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence, this book is not just a celebration of history, but an invitation for individual and national revival. Beautifully designed, each of the 250 prayers is matched with Scripture and captivating stories about the spiritual convictions of Founding Fathers like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Benjamin Franklin. These are moments of history made personal, blending inspiration from historic events with the enduring power of prayer as a tool for resilience and unity. Deepen Your Faith with 250 curated prayers rooted in Scripture, helping you connect with God while reflecting on America's spiritual heritage. Walk Through History with gripping vignettes about pivotal moments where faith shaped our leaders' courage and decisions, including Washington's iconic Prayer at Valley Forge and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Be Inspired Daily with reflective texts and quotes from historical figures, drawing parallels between past challenges and today's need for a unifying, faith-led vision. Gain Insight from the foundational documents given to us with special pages for the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution. Ignite Patriotism as you discover how foundational biblical values have influenced our Constitution and guided our collective pursuit of liberty and justice. Build a Legacy of Prayer for your family and community, continuing the tradition that has held our nation together for centuries. Compile and Preserve your family's history, so you can treasure and share this book with generations for years to come. This inspirational tapestry of faith and history is more than a book; it's a call to prayer, a celebration of heritage, and a guide for moving forward as a unified people under God. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a faith seeker, or someone longing to reignite a connection with America's spiritual roots, Faith of America will leave you empowered and hopeful. Return to the foundation of faith that our country was built upon and see how prayer can transform not only your life but the future of our nation. less
Hardcover
Apr 21
Center Street
From a New York Times bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist comes a bold reinterpretation of American history--just in time for the... moreFrom a New York Times bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist comes a bold reinterpretation of American history--just in time for the country's 250th birthday. Whether it's 1776 or the era of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Arthur Herman argues that the United States has always been propelled forward by a special kind of leader: the founder. More than just business creators, founders are visionaries--risk-takers, builders, rebels--who reinvent America in times of crisis and stagnation. From Washington and Lincoln to Edison, Ford, Elon Musk, and even political disruptors like Martin Luther King and Donald Trump, this book reveals how their relentless drive, bold vision, and refusal to accept a stagnant status quo have reshaped America time and again. Herman introduces a compelling framework: the constant battle between founders and the managers who inevitably take over their achievements and enterprises. As our own history shows, those successors often institutionalize, but can also stifle, innovation and meaningful change--until a new generation of founders and disruptors surges forward to renew and reinvent based on first principles, whether it's a business, an institution, or America itself. In a contemporary twist, The Founder's Fire even shows how current cultural touchstones like Shark Tank reflect the enduring appeal of the founder mindset stretching back to 1776 and rolling on through the rich pageantry of American history until today. Insightful, provocative, and deeply relevant, this is a sweeping history that helps us understand America's past, present, and its future. In its pages readers will discover the soul of America as the founder nation: and perhaps learn something about themselves in the process. less
Hardcover
Apr 21
Princeton University Press
Featured on the New York Times' The Daily podcast and CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS What our failures during the pandemic cost us, and why we... moreFeatured on the New York Times' The Daily podcast and CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS What our failures during the pandemic cost us, and why we must do better The Covid pandemic quickly led to the greatest mobilization of emergency powers in human history. By early April 2020, half the world’s population—3.9 billion people—were living under quarantine. People were told not to leave their homes; businesses were shuttered, employees laid off, and schools closed for months or even years. The most devastating pandemic in a century and the policies adopted in response to it upended life as we knew it. In this eye-opening book, Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee examine our pandemic response and pose some provocative questions: Why did we ignore pre-Covid plans for managing a pandemic? Were the voices of reasonable dissent treated fairly? Did we adequately consider the costs and benefits of different policy options? And, aside from vaccines, did the policies adopted work as intended? With In Covid’s Wake, Macedo and Lee offer the first comprehensive—and candid—political assessment of how our institutions fared during the pandemic. They describe how, influenced by Wuhan’s lockdown, governments departed from their existing pandemic plans. Hard choices were obscured by slogans like “follow the science.” Benefits and harms were distributed unfairly. The policies adopted largely benefited the laptop class and left so-called essential workers unprotected; extended school closures hit the least-privileged families the hardest. Science became politicized and dissent was driven to the margins. In the next crisis, Macedo and Lee warn, we must not forget the deepest values of liberal democracy: tolerance and open-mindedness, respect for evidence and its limits, a willingness to entertain uncertainty, and a commitment to telling the whole truth. less
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Apr 21
From an award-winning University of Oxford professor comes a brilliant, urgent new look at prophecies--the predictions that determine our lives, from... moreFrom an award-winning University of Oxford professor comes a brilliant, urgent new look at prophecies--the predictions that determine our lives, from our personal finances and the quality of our healthcare to the news and social media we consume and the produces foisted upon us. Today's computer scientists play the same role as the oracles of the ancient world and the astrologers of the Middle Ages. Modern predictions not only advise on war, crop output, and marriages, but algorithms and statisticians also now determine whether we can get a loan, a job, an apartment, or an organ transplant. And when we cede ground to these predictions, we lose control of our own lives. In this powerful, refreshing new look at the many ways prediction shapes our everyday lives, University of Oxford professor Carissa Véliz explains how putting too much stock in others' predictions makes us vulnerable to charlatans, con artists, dubious technology, and self-deception. Examining a wide range of subjects both personal and societal, including medicine, climate, technology, society, and others, Véliz uncovers a number of insights: predictions about humans tend to be self-fulfilling; more data doesn't guarantee better outcomes; AI is more likely to increase risk than decrease it; and a free and robust society requires not more prediction, but better preparation. Véliz argues in this incisive and bracingly original book that the main promise of prediction is not knowledge of the future, but rather power over others. Prophecy is an invitation to defy those orders and live life on our own terms. less
Hardcover
Apr 21
A definitive history of the 'Cultural Marxism' conspiracy theory. 'Cultural Marxism' is one of the far-right’s favorite buzzwords... moreA definitive history of the 'Cultural Marxism' conspiracy theory. 'Cultural Marxism' is one of the far-right’s favorite buzzwords – but what does this term mean and where did it come from? This book uncovers the bizarre story of the cult leaders, right-wing intellectuals, neo-Nazi terrorists, and now politicians in the White House who believe that ‘Cultural Marxists’ are conspiring to trigger the demise of modern civilization. In this deeply researched account, Woods explains how the Frankfurt School group of German thinkers were recast as the orchestrators of a plot to destroy the West. Instead of simply debunking this conspiracy theory, Woods offers a sharp analysis and critique of the political movements who have advanced this damaging idea. Only when we identify the specific practices and agendas of those who promote the 'Cultural Marxism' conspiracy theory can we hope to neutralize its repressive and often fatal consequences. This is an essential book for anyone who wants to understand the ideological currents that are shaping right-wing politics in the 21st century. less
Hardcover
Apr 21
Little, Brown and Company
A leading epidemiologist and violence prevention expert "leads us down an entirely new path to a world beyond violence" (Nicholas... moreA leading epidemiologist and violence prevention expert "leads us down an entirely new path to a world beyond violence" (Nicholas Kristoff), with a bold new theory of how violence infects a society, and a hopeful vision for eradicating it with the same playbook used to combat contagious disease. Violence is often described as a social issue, a moral failing, or an innate human instinct. But in fact, argues Dr. Gary Slutkin, violence is a contagion that infects a society like a disease. This isn't a metaphor. In THE END OF VIOLENCE, Dr. Slutkin draws on the expertise gleaned from 40+ years on the frontlines fighting deadly epidemics to reveal that violence operates according to the same predictable logic as every other contagious disease, initially infecting a small number of carriers then spreading from host to host. When a shooting occurs in a neighborhood, it's not just a tragic event--it's patient zero in an outbreak. Through compelling stories ranging from the streets of Chicago, to war-torn villages in the Ukraine and Syria, to mass shootings in suburban America, THE END OF VIOLENCE offers a hopeful alternative to the failed strategies of deterrence and incarceration: a proven public health approach that interrupts transmission, changes behavior, and inoculates against future infection. Whether giving water to a child with diarrhea or providing a safe interruption to a domestic abuser, these methods focus on curing rather than punishing, and can be used to protect ourselves, heal our communities, and end the global epidemic of violence during our lifetime. less
Hardcover
Apr 21
Skyhorse Publishing
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The Freedom Manifesto by opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado expands upon her vision of a “new era” for a Venezuela... moreThe Freedom Manifesto by opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado expands upon her vision of a “new era” for a Venezuela without its dictator Nicolás Maduro. This manifesto presents the basic values and principles on which not only her government program is based, but also her vision of the state and the new national project she envisions for Venezuela. The natural dignity of every human being and their right to be free are essential principles of this project, as is the courage needed to defend them. The need to rebuild the economy with the free labor of citizens and the private sector is a priority. Likewise, the right to security, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, education that begins at home, and civic and transparent voting are pillars of the liberal democracy that Machado wishes to establish in Venezuela. The return of emigrants, as well as the protection of territory and the return of Venezuela among the democratic nations of the world, are fundamental objectives of this new stage, as is the need for justice to be done for the crimes against humanity committed by the previous regime. This book brings together the testimonies of dozens of Venezuelans who know the horrors of the previous regime well because they have stood up to it in various ways. Each of these stories reflects and exemplifies many others like them—stories of pain and abuse, but also of light, strength, courage, and hope. less
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Apr 22
University of Chicago Press
An on-the-ground study of junior police academies--contentious school-police partnerships that provide educational resources, career opportunities,... moreAn on-the-ground study of junior police academies--contentious school-police partnerships that provide educational resources, career opportunities, and hope for social mobility. Some might see police officers as benevolent sources of protection, but in many communities, they are often perceived as a threat due to a legacy of violent interactions and arrests for arbitrary offenses. How, then, do police sustain their presence in places where people might distrust them? In Kid Cops, sociologist Mai Thai offers one answer: junior police academies, high school programs in which police officers provide courses, mentorship, and job training to students in communities with high rates of juvenile delinquency and poverty. These school-police partnerships have expanded rapidly in the United States over the last few decades, largely in response to political unrest and police violence in the 1990s. Programs vary in their offerings, but they generally aim to ease tensions between communities and law enforcement, while also providing needed resources in neighborhoods where education and job opportunities are scarce. Kid Cops draws on years of observations and interviews with educators, police officers, and, of course, kids. The junior police programs at each high school may have different emphases, but their common goal is for students to graduate from high school and enter college or the workforce. A second goal of the program is to cultivate a positive image of the police. Ultimately, however, Thai finds that these programs tighten the relationship between marginalized youth, schools, and the criminal justice system and strain the students' relationships with their peers, families, and each other. These programs also distract residents from systemic issues of policing and suppress opportunities for meaningful change. Written in an accessible tone that balances the seriousness of inequality with the playfulness of the study's youth, Kid Cops moves beyond the narrative of detentions, suspensions, and arrests to tell a less conventional story about police in schools. It asks, does good, friendly policing exist--especially if it continues to tether low-income communities of color to the criminal justice system? less
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Apr 27
In an increasingly polarised age, culture wars are everywhere. They are often criticised as superficial or confected disagreements designed to... moreIn an increasingly polarised age, culture wars are everywhere. They are often criticised as superficial or confected disagreements designed to distract us from more important issues. Is this true, or are they rather more fundamental than that? In this thoughtful and passionate intervention, renowned theologian and moral philosopher Nigel Biggar argues that ‘culture wars’ are in fact political and moral debates that cut to the very quick of some of the most substantial questions of our time, ranging from the welfare of children to the way we conceive and manage ethnic and cultural differences in diverse societies. The fact that these debates are so often characterised by bad faith, dishonesty and mindless abuse exposes the rot at the heart of the intellectual culture of the west, both in universities, the media and beyond. An authoritarian desire to suppress or smear opponents and exercise the power of intimidation and coercion is a dramatic illustration of a dangerous reality: our fragile and valuable liberal culture of rational truth-seeking and good faith civility is under threat. A new dark age looms. Mixing first-hand experience with broad ethical, political and cultural reflection, this is a powerful and erudite polemic from one of our most respected thinkers. No-one interested in the future of western civilization can afford to miss it. In an increasingly polarised age, culture wars are everywhere. They are often criticised as superficial or confected disagreements designed to distract us from more important issues. Is this true, or are they rather more fundamental than that? In this thoughtful and passionate intervention, renowned theologian and moral philosopher Nigel Biggar argues that ‘culture wars’ are in fact political and moral debates that cut to the very quick of some of the most substantial questions of our time, ranging from the welfare of children to the way we conceive and manage ethnic and cultural differences in diverse societies. The fact that these debates are so often characterised by bad faith, dishonesty and mindless abuse exposes the rot at the heart of the intellectual culture of the west, both in universities, the media and beyond. An authoritarian desire to suppress or smear opponents and exercise the power of intimidation and coercion is a dramatic illustration of a dangerous reality: our fragile and valuable liberal culture of rational truth-seeking and good faith civility is under threat. A new dark age looms. Mixing first-hand experience with broad ethical, political and cultural reflection, this is a powerful and erudite polemic from one of our most respected thinkers. No-one interested in the future of western civilization can afford to miss it. less
Hardcover
Apr 28
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Apr 28
Broadleaf Books
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Apr 28
A classic of political resistance by "the man who changed the world" (The Boston Globe)--repackaged for a new generation rising against... moreA classic of political resistance by "the man who changed the world" (The Boston Globe)--repackaged for a new generation rising against authoritarianism around the world For decades, Gene Sharp's From Dictatorship to Democracy has been a lifeline for movements seeking to challenge oppressive regimes without violence. The subject of a June 2025 column by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times regarding the contemporary relevance of Gene Sharp's ideas, the book has been quietly circulated by dissidents and organizers, translated into more than thirty languages, and used in uprisings from Serbia and Ukraine to Egypt and Venezuela. Now available in a newly repackaged edition, From Dictatorship to Democracy speaks to the present moment. As authoritarianism gains ground globally and democratic institutions are threatened at home, a new generation of activists is looking for proven tools--not just inspiration, but instruction. With extraordinary clarity, Sharp lays out 198 methods of nonviolent resistance, from boycotts and strikes to symbolic protests and civil disobedience, adaptable to almost any political context. This timeless and tactical handbook is both a field guide for organizing and a philosophical call to action and has been "hailed as the manual by those who conducted people-power coups" (The Christian Science Monitor). As movements today grow increasingly global, decentralized, and creative, From Dictatorship to Democracy remains essential reading--empowering a new wave of resistance with hard-earned insights from those who've come before. less
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Apr 28
Princeton University Press
A powerful case for why majority rule—not representation—is the defining feature of democratic politics The idea that democratic governance rests on... moreA powerful case for why majority rule—not representation—is the defining feature of democratic politics The idea that democratic governance rests on active self-rule by citizens plays surprisingly little part in current theories of democracy, which instead stress the importance of representation by elected, appointed, or randomly selected bodies such as legislatures, courts, and juries. This would have astonished eighteenth-century theorists of democracy, who viewed universal suffrage and majoritarian voting as the sole criteria for democratic politics. Active and Passive Citizens defends the view of these earlier thinkers, asserting that individual agency is the very essence of democracy. In this provocative and lucidly argued book, Richard Tuck draws on the distinction made by the Abbé Sieyès, a leading political theorist of the French Revolution, between “active” citizens (the electorate) and “passive” ones (those who are represented by the institutions of the state). Tuck traces our current representative view of democracy to Sieyès and contrasts him with Rousseau, a theorist of active self-rule by the people. Tuck argues that modern theories of democracy have effectively turned us into passive citizens and calls for a renewal of a majoritarian democracy that realizes the full potential of active citizenship. Based on the prestigious Tanner Lectures delivered at Princeton University’s Center for Human Values, Active and Passive Citizens is edited and introduced by Stephen Macedo and includes commentary by political theorists Simone Chambers, Joshua Cohen, John Ferejohn, and Melissa Schwartzberg. less
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Apr 28
From a prizewinning writer, a sweeping global history of the birth of nation-states and the consequences of their failure, for readers of Thomas... moreFrom a prizewinning writer, a sweeping global history of the birth of nation-states and the consequences of their failure, for readers of Thomas Piketty and Timothy Snyder The system of nation-states is in convulsion. As American hegemony unwinds, anxious Western countries slide into xenophobia and debt. Liberal ideas and institutions are losing their prestige; autocracies like China, Russia, and the UAE, by contrast, are rising. For those most completely abandoned by nation-states, meanwhile, there is no future except through life-threatening migration. All in all, the global political order offers human beings ever fewer securities—and ever more threats. Rana Dasgupta traces the formation and rise of this system in order to explain the cause of its multiple failures today. He takes us from the fall of ancient empires and the expansion of European concepts of money and law, right up to the emergence of twenty-first-century tech firms—which present formidable competition to nation-states—and the epochal restoration of Chinese power. He posits that the time has come to develop a new conception of citizenship, law, and economy—one that corresponds to our own globalized and ecologically fragile condition. An urgent work of astute political and historical analysis, After Nations is an essential text for anyone looking to understand why we seem to be losing our political hold on the world, and how we might try to restore it. less
Hardcover
Apr 28
Gallery Books
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A whip-smart combo of self-help and political manifesto that is perfect for anyone who wants to know how to save... moreINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A whip-smart combo of self-help and political manifesto that is perfect for anyone who wants to know how to save democracy but doesn’t know where to start. In America’s current political climate, it’s hard not to get discouraged. Isolated, doom scrolling, lacking a sense of purpose or community...it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the dire state of two-party system and do nothing, because why try when the odds are never in our favor? At this fragile moment in history, Emily Amick, lawyer and former counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside New York Times bestselling author and Betches Media cofounder Sami Sage, want to reframe civic engagement as a form of self-care: an assertion of one’s values and self-respect. This book is not just about voting, but about claiming your singular place in your country and community. Including real stories of regular people who have made a difference along with helpful exercises and quizzes, Democracy in Retrograde is a choose-your-own-adventure map to civic engagement that will help you: *Define your values and passions *Understand how the system works, so it’s easier to know how to change it *Match your personality, skills, resources, and interests, to meaningful actions within your community *Implement changes (big and small) that matter *Build a civic life that’s sustainable and authentic to you, whether you have only a few minutes to spare or are ready to make a lifetime commitment Democracy in Retrograde will help you learn about much more than just political action. This book will provide a new lens through which to see yourself: a new and powerful light which bridges the personal and the political. In the words of Joan Baez, action is the antidote to despair, and with this helpful guide, even if Mercury is in retrograde, our democracy doesn’t have to be. less
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Apr 28
Princeton University Press
A sweeping history of the struggle to hold states to account for their gravest crimes The Criminal State offers a gripping account of how law has... moreA sweeping history of the struggle to hold states to account for their gravest crimes The Criminal State offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold’s rule over the Congo to Putin’s war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas’s fresh interpretation of the law’s reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg’s bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. less
Hardcover
Apr 28
St. Martin's Griffin
A captivating family history that illustrates how small actions can have an outsized political impact.
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Apr 30
Bloomsbury Academic
The third installment in Slavoj Žižek's essay series, Žižek's Essays, exploring the contemporary political phenomenon of 'liberal... moreThe third installment in Slavoj Žižek's essay series, Žižek's Essays, exploring the contemporary political phenomenon of 'liberal fascism'. less
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Harvard University Press
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Cato Institute
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May 5
Basic Books
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Fernwood Publishing
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Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers
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A fresh, provocative new interpretation of the story of Churches of Christ as they fashioned a new identity in the opening decades of the twentieth... moreA fresh, provocative new interpretation of the story of Churches of Christ as they fashioned a new identity in the opening decades of the twentieth century. A Wild Democracy begins with the separation from the Disciples of Christ/Christian Church, viewing the division from the perspective of four leaders in Churches of Christ: Daniel Sommer, David Lipscomb, Samuel W. Womack, and T. B. Larimore. The long ordeal of separation was followed by several decades of intense identity-forming controversy - a theological free-for-all, a "wild democracy." Everyone could express their convictions and press their case; no one could dictate with any finality a list of required beliefs, though many tried. Schism was inevitable. In the midst of this, three main traditions emerged seeking to define the new identity. Many sharp controversies ensued: The two biggest of the first decade were rebaptism and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit; the most controversial one of the 1920s and 30s was premillennialism. By the 1930s, after several decades of steady and intense, often uncivil controversy, something like a doctrinal standard emerged. For a time, it held together a loose and tenuous unity between the three traditions. But by mid-century, a major division was approaching, with others to follow - stories that volumes two and three will tell. less
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May 5
Columbia University Press
In 2015, students at the University of Cape Town ignited a movement that would reverberate across the globe by demanding the removal of a statue of... moreIn 2015, students at the University of Cape Town ignited a movement that would reverberate across the globe by demanding the removal of a statue of the British imperialist Cecil Rhodes. What began as a protest against a single monument became Rhodes Must Fall: a confrontation with colonial legacies at South African universities that inspired a movement at Oxford and beyond. A. Kayum Ahmed tells the powerful story of Rhodes Must Fall, tracing the emergence of a new decolonial framework, Fallism, and its trajectory from Africa to empire. Drawing on archival research and interviews with activists, he interprets Fallism as both a critique of the university―rooted in patriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalism―and a broader decolonial theory. Ahmed reveals how students combined acts of defiance with deeper forms of intellectual insurgency to challenge Eurocentric curricula, linguistic hierarchies, and the silencing of Black epistemologies. In so doing, they transformed Black pain―the source of the uprising―into a collective struggle for Black liberation. By following Fallism’s journey, this book demonstrates how student movements create new vocabularies of resistance that transcend geographies of power. It underscores why universities remain battlegrounds in global struggles, from conflicts over statues and curricula to pro-Palestinian protests. Both a history of a movement and a theoretical intervention, Theorizing Fallism illuminates the enduring influence of students to challenge entrenched structures of knowledge and power. less
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Riverhead Books
“Perhaps never before has there been a book better timed or more urgent.” — Washington Post One of President Obama's 2025 Summer Reads As seen... more“Perhaps never before has there been a book better timed or more urgent.” — Washington Post One of President Obama's 2025 Summer Reads As seen on CBS Mornings , CNN Anderson Cooper , ABC News Live , MSNBC Morning Joe, and many more Who works for the government and why does their work matter? An urgent and absorbing civics lesson from an all-star team of writers and storytellers. The government is a vast, complex system that Americans pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone. Michael Lewis invited his favorite writers, including Casey Cep, Dave Eggers, John Lanchester, Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Vowell, and W. Kamau Bell, to join him in finding someone doing an interesting job for the government and writing about them. The stories they found are unexpected, riveting, and inspiring, including a former coal miner devoted to making mine roofs less likely to collapse, saving thousands of lives; an IRS agent straight out of a crime thriller; and the manager who made the National Cemetery Administration the best-run organization, public or private, in the entire country. Each essay shines a spotlight on the essential behind-the-scenes work of exemplary federal employees. Whether they’re digitizing archives, chasing down cybercriminals, or discovering new planets, these public servants are committed to their work and universally reluctant to take credit. Expanding on the Washington Post series, the vivid profiles in Who Is Government? blow up the stereotype of the irrelevant bureaucrat. They show how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters. less
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Encounter Books
American politics grows embittered because it is increasingly torn between two rival constitutions, two opposed cultures, two contrary ways of life.... moreAmerican politics grows embittered because it is increasingly torn between two rival constitutions, two opposed cultures, two contrary ways of life. American conservatives rally around the founders' Constitution, as amended and as grounded in the natural and divine rights and duties of the Declaration of Independence. American liberals herald their "living Constitution," a term that implies that the original is dead or superseded, and that the fundamental political imperative is constant change or transformation (as President Obama called it) toward a more and more perfect social democracy ruled by a Woke elite. Crisis of the Two Constitutions details how we got to and what is at stake in our increasingly divided America. It takes controversial stands on matters political and scholarly, describing the political genius of America's founders and their efforts to shape future generations through a constitutional culture that included immigration, citizenship, and educational policies. Then it turns to the attempted progressive refounding of America, tracing its accelerating radicalism from the New Deal to the 1960s' New Left to today's unhappy campus nihilists. Finally, the volume appraises American conservatives' efforts, so far unavailing despite many famous victories, to revive the founders' Constitution and moral common sense. From Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, what have conservatives learned and where should they go from here? Along the way, Charles R. Kesler argues with critics on the left and right, and refutes fashionable doctrines including relativism, multiculturalism, critical race theory, and radical traditionalism, providing in effect a one-volume guide to the increasingly influential Claremont school of conservative thought by one of its most engaged, and engaging, thinkers. less
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May 12
In Restoring the First Amendment, Carson Holloway contends that the Supreme Court should revisit and reject the "actual malice" doctrine... moreIn Restoring the First Amendment, Carson Holloway contends that the Supreme Court should revisit and reject the "actual malice" doctrine introduced in the famed libel case, New York Times v. Sullivan (1964). Though many have heralded Sullivan as a landmark ruling in defense of First Amendment freedoms, Holloway contends that the Court in this case erred radically in its interpretation of the Constitution. According to the Sullivan Court's novel "actual malice" standard, to recover damages certain libel plaintiffs--public officials and public figures--must show not only that they were victims of defamatory falsehood, but also that their defamers acted with knowledge that the publication was false, or at least with reckless disregard for its truth or falsity. As Holloway demonstrates, the Sullivan doctrine's two-tier system of libel law--with one standard for ordinary persons and another for the prominent--that has no roots in the original understanding of the freedom of the press, or in the tradition of American law that prevailed from the Founding up to the time the Sullivan ruling was handed down. This tradition held more simply and consistently that libel was an exercise not of liberty but of license, and hence outside the scope of the freedom of the press. Holloway concludes that a Supreme Court committed to interpreting the Constitution faithfully--that is, according to its text, original meaning, and historical understanding--must reject New York Times v. Sullivan as a product of judicial policymaking untethered to the real meaning of the First Amendment. less
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May 12
Princeton University Press
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University of California Press
In Behind Ancient Bars , law professor and rabbinical student Hadar Aviram challenges the conventional assumption that incarceration is an artifact... moreIn Behind Ancient Bars , law professor and rabbinical student Hadar Aviram challenges the conventional assumption that incarceration is an artifact of modernity by looking back to depictions of detention and confinement in the Hebrew Bible. Aviram takes readers on a journey through the Hebrew Bible's carceral landscape through creative rereadings of five stories: Joseph in Egypt, Esther in Persia, Daniel in Babylonia, Samson in Gaza, and Jeremiah in Jerusalem. Drawing on her experience as a leading voice against mass incarceration, she finds connections between antiquity and the contemporary understanding of incarceration that encompasses not just the prison itself but also pretrial/immigration detention, bail, electronic monitoring, parole, and postrelease supervision. Infusing ancient biblical stories with fresh life through modern punishment theories, Aviram shows how incarceration has much to teach us about government, the experience of people in confinement, and the strength and resilience of the human spirit across millennia. less
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The essential introduction to anarchist theory of the labor struggle. In 1937, under the shadow of rising authoritarianism and at the behest of Emma... moreThe essential introduction to anarchist theory of the labor struggle. In 1937, under the shadow of rising authoritarianism and at the behest of Emma Goldman, Rudolf Rocker penned Anarcho-Syndicalism to champion the ideals of equality, voluntary cooperation, and mutual aid that were fueling the Spanish Revolution and igniting resistance to capitalism the world over. In this political masterpiece, Rocker offers a clear introduction to anarchist ideas, a history of the international workers' movement, and an outline of the syndicalist tactics of direct action, sabotage, and the general strike. This essential text rejects both capitalist exploitation and authoritarian state socialism, charting the way for a radical alternative of freedom through solidarity. This edition includes a critical introduction by Nicholas Walter and a foreword by Noam Chomsky. less
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A thrilling intellectual and economic history of workplace control from the birth of capitalism to the modern tech giants. Today, the ideas of modern... moreA thrilling intellectual and economic history of workplace control from the birth of capitalism to the modern tech giants. Today, the ideas of modern economics seem as natural as the laws of gravity. That we are all private and self-interested individuals competing in the marketplace have become common sense. Yet this obscures the centuries long, contested history of the struggle between workers and capitalists for control of their work and of their lives. The ideas that rule our lives are not scientific truths that experts have discovered but political visions created by ideologues. In this sweeping work of history, Henry Snow traces the long arc of the "science of control" over the past four hundred. Moving from colonial America and the enclosure of common land in early modern England, via Josiah Wedgwood's Etruria and Jeremy and Samuel Bentham’s attempts to transform labor and governance in Russia and Britain, to the vast Amazon warehouses of today, Snow demonstrates how bosses have thought about control in the workplace and how those ideas have been both implemented and contested. Blending intellectual and economic history, Control Science is a thrilling and lucid work of history that will in denaturalising the economic ideas, show how they developed and who developed them, helping us to see the world anew. less
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May 12
A major investigation of the possibility of a new type of revolution in our epoch by the leader of the French radical left In summer 2024, France... moreA major investigation of the possibility of a new type of revolution in our epoch by the leader of the French radical left In summer 2024, France stood on the brink of a far-right takeover. But the disaster was avoided thanks to a New Popular Front of parties headed by long-standing left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. It won the most seats in the snap parliamentary elections, running on a radical, progressive, inclusive agenda, in large part inspired by Mélenchon’s presidential programme. Now, the People! details his vision of revolution in our time. In this book, Mélenchon embarks on a survey of human history from its earliest moments to the crisis-ridden present. He outlines his vision for a new strategy for radical parties to reach the highest levels of government and peacefully transform the capitalist system: a citizens’ revolution. In this revolution, individuals come together to form a single, politically mobilised people. They assert their power over the collective conditions of urbanised life, against the oligarchy that still controls them. less
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ibidem Press
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University of Notre Dame Press
This book considers how the modern concept of "conscience" turns the historic commitment on its head, in a way that underlies the decadence... moreThis book considers how the modern concept of "conscience" turns the historic commitment on its head, in a way that underlies the decadence of modern society. Steven D. Smith's books are always anticipated with great interest by scholars, jurists, and citizens who see his work on foundational questions surrounding law and religion as shaping the debate in profound ways. Now, in The Disintegrating Conscience and the Decline of Modernity , Smith takes as his starting point Jacques Barzun's provocative assertion that "the modern era" is coming to an end. Smith considers the question of decline by focusing on a single theme--conscience--that has been central to much of what has happened in Western politics, law, and religion over the past half-millennium. Rather than attempting to follow that theme step-by-step through five hundred years, the book adopts an episodic and dramatic approach by focusing on three main figures and particularly portentous episodes: first, Thomas More's execution for his conscientious refusal to take an oath mandated by Henry VIII; second, James Madison's contribution to Virginia law in removing the proposed requirement of religious toleration in favor of freedom of conscience; and, third, William Brennan's pledge to separate his religious faith from his performance as a Supreme Court justice. These three episodes, Smith suggests, reflect in microcosm decisive turning points at which Western civilization changed from what it had been in premodern times to what it is today. A commitment to conscience, Smith argues, has been a central and in some ways defining feature of modern Western civilization, and yet in a crucial sense conscience in the time of Brennan and today has come to mean almost the opposite of what it meant to Thomas More. By scrutinizing these men and episodes, the book seeks to illuminate subtle but transformative changes in the commitment to conscience--changes that helped to bring Thomas More's world to an end and that may also be contributing to the disintegration of (per Barzun) "the modern era." less
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A new interdisciplinary approach to understanding conflict, power, control and criminality Conflict, Crime and Criminology offers a novel approach to... moreA new interdisciplinary approach to understanding conflict, power, control and criminality Conflict, Crime and Criminology offers a novel approach to conceptualizing the ways conflict and power shape both crime and criminology. Exploring the issues from a global and transnational perspective, this book equips readers with insights for understanding interconnections involving the psycho-social, political, economic, and cultural conflicts that underlie both criminality and associated control responses. Drawing on decades of research and personal engagement working within the domain of criminology, James Sheptycki develops an innovative perspective on the history of the present that sheds light on contemporary global concerns and emergent possibilities for future inquiry. The book's chronological structure follows Sheptycki's intellectual journey, making a self-reflective narrative about his adventures in criminology into a scholarly resource that sheds light on its evolution. Each chapter explores key phenomena—such as domestic violence, serial killers, drug criminalization, transnational organized crime, gun-crime and ecocide—revealing how conflict, power and control shape them. Engaging with issues from the local to the transnational, and drawing on insights from philosophy, history, sociology, and media studies, Sheptycki positions criminality as a symptom of deeper societal contradictions. A reinvigoration of thinking about the enduring role of power and conflict in shaping crime and criminology for the twenty-first century, Conflict, Crime and Criminology: An Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrates theories from philosophy, sociology, psychology, political economy, and cultural studies Provides in-depth case studies, for example concerning gun crime in Toronto, corruption in British Columbia and transnational police assistance in Haiti Engages with emergent topics such as ecocide, human rights-based criminology, and the digital transformation of law enforcement Develops a theoretical model for understanding transnational organized crime and elite corruption Critiques cultural and media constructions of serial killers and public disorder Critically engages with feminist, Green, Southern, anti-racist, anti-colonial, left-realist, ultra-realist and conservative theoretical perspectives in criminology Addresses the post-democratic drift to authoritarianism characteristic of liquid modernity Conflict, Crime and Criminology: An Interdisciplinary Approach is a thought-provoking book for teaching and learning in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level courses in criminology, sociology, law, socio-legal studies, governance and politics, particularly for those concerned with globalization and the world system. less
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May 19
Adams Media
Learn the language of government and politics! With clear, straightforward definitions and explanations, this book will help readers understand the... moreLearn the language of government and politics! With clear, straightforward definitions and explanations, this book will help readers understand the form and function of the federal government—from impeachment, pardon, and executive orders to bicameral legislature, filibuster, veto, and more—giving them a solid foundation for civic engagement. Become fluent in the language of government and understand the form and function of the US government with 350 clear, straightforward definitions and explanations that you need to participate in democracy. Understanding the federal government is not an easy job, and it’s made even more complicated by the specific terminology. Even the most civic-minded people can struggle to understand the various aspects of government rules and processes. The Dictionary of the United States Government has the answers. Inside you’ll find straightforward explanations of 350 government terms ranging from impeachment, pardon, and executive orders to bicameral legislature, filibuster, veto, and more. This quick, easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the terms mean, how the concept works, and how it’s used. Read through the chapters for a solid primer in government and refer back to specific definitions as needed when you need a refresher. The Dictionary of the United States Government includes all the information you need to understand your government! less
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Broadleaf Books
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May 19
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, yet the founding is controversial now in ways it has not been in decades. The... moreThe year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, yet the founding is controversial now in ways it has not been in decades. The American Enterprise Institute offers a major intellectual and educational project to reintroduce Americans to the unique value of their national inheritance. In the seventh volume of this series, scholars of American history, law, and politics discuss how the American Revolution unleashed the forces of constitution-making in the United States. As states erected new governments in the wake of independence, they worked to combine traditions of colonial self-government with both classical and novel political theories. Studying the revolutionary period shows how it gave birth to a constitutional culture that shaped the delegates and debates that would forge the nation's enduring Constitution in 1787. less
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May 19
Encounter Books
Michael Anton, a prolific polymath whose interests (like his career) weaves in-and-out of public and private life, is known primarily for being the... moreMichael Anton, a prolific polymath whose interests (like his career) weaves in-and-out of public and private life, is known primarily for being the most influential political philosopher and policy strategist of the Trump Era. Through examining a wide range of topics from his "motherland" of California to the intellectuals at The Claremont Institute who influenced his thinking, Anton invites the reader to understand the nature of the American regime and share his burdened love for America itself. As of 2024, Anton serves as the 33rd Director of Policy Planning at the State Department. Anton offers insights into the international order through musings on George Kennan (the first who held this position), containment, nuclear war, and an America First foreign policy doctrine--which President Trump said Anton has "defined." An observer and authority on fashions and taste, Anton prepares a feast for the reader, touching on subjects ranging from Anthony Bourdain and the culinary world, Olympic swimming, the golden age of shipbuilding, and his literary hero, novelist Tom Wolfe. Though lauded for his contributions to intellectual and political discourse, the essays collected in this volume show the heart, not merely the mind, of the singular Michael Anton. less
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May 19
Princeton University Press
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May 19
Steerforth
Inspiration and practical ideas for preserving democracy, countering political violence, and restoring institutional legitimacy, from the lead... moreInspiration and practical ideas for preserving democracy, countering political violence, and restoring institutional legitimacy, from the lead investigator into Charlottesville and January 6. In this essential guidebook, lead investigator into the racist riot in Charlottesville in 2017 and the January 6 insurrection Tim Heaphy outlines the constructive action we all can take to combat this frightening period of heightened tensions, accusations, and political violence in America. It was clear to Heaphy long before President Trump's election to a second term that the American political system was broken, and the government's inability to be responsive to the majority of voters on a range of issues would only get worse. Sharing sobering stories of the lawlessness and dysfunction he witnessed in his investigations into Charlottesville and January 6, Heaphy identifies structural barriers that stack the odds against our being able to return compromise and civility to American politics. And yet, the irony of this division is that it is inconsistent with the fact that Americans share so many fundamental priorities. Heaphy argues we can't rely on elected officials, individual heroes, the court system, or any other outside source to mend what's broken in America. There is no cavalry coming; we are the cavalry, and we must find ways to promote community over division with fellow citizens who do not necessarily share our politics. Balancing practical considerations with defiant hopefulness, Heaphy provides readers with a treatise for how we can empower ourselves and others to heal our communities. less
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May 19
An essential look at how, throughout American history, the powerless have exercised their 1st Amendment right to free speech, informing how we can... moreAn essential look at how, throughout American history, the powerless have exercised their 1st Amendment right to free speech, informing how we can defend democracy today. "Great storytelling about the history and importance of the 1st Amendment, from someone who has spent his life defending—and using—it." — Mary Beth Tinker From the beginning of American history, free speech has been crucial for the pursuit of justice and expansion of democracy. Yet today, we are seeing growing attempts to roll back free speech protections in America: cultural warriors are banning books from library shelves at a level not seen in decades, and elected officials are attacking free speech principles to undermine other rights and consolidate their own power. Uncovering vivid and engaging stories about 1st Amendment pioneers throughout American history, historian and leading censorship expert Christopher Finan highlights how free speech has been used to advocate for change. In the 19th century, abolitionists, advocates for women's rights, and leaders of the labor movement had to fight for free speech. In the 20th century, the civil rights and anti-war movements expanded free speech, creating a shield for every protest movement that we have seen since. With sharp insight and page-turning storytelling, Finan demonstrates that the most effective antidote for the growth of hate speech, misinformation, political violence, and anti-democratic efforts by government officials is support for and cultivation of a free and robust marketplace of ideas. less
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Why unfettered free-market capitalism endangers democracy—and what to do about it. In Private Power and Democracy’s Decline , Mordecai Kurz explores... moreWhy unfettered free-market capitalism endangers democracy—and what to do about it. In Private Power and Democracy’s Decline , Mordecai Kurz explores the relationship between free-market capitalism and democracy. He shows that technology made capitalism different from that envisioned in the age of enlightenment. Technology creates centers of market power and monopoly concentration that result in a society in which some people are enriched immensely, while many workers’ livelihoods are often destroyed. Contrary to conventional thinking, technological competition does not remove market power, which becomes a permanent fixture of free-market capitalism. Such private power creates political inequality and generates forces causing democracy’s decline and possible destruction. Applying these ideas to the US, Kurz shows that today’s problems begin with the policy of unregulated free-market capitalism introduced in the 1980s. Coupled with the information technology revolution, this combination created a techno-winner-takes-all economy—leading to a second Gilded Age of unsustainable inequality and extreme political polarization. In the last 50 years, the economy “boomed” for some while leaving behind the majority of America's workers. Kurz concludes that capitalism can support democracy only by being regulated, where the benefits of technology are more equally shared and no person’s livelihood is destroyed to enable others to be enriched. To save democracy, he proposes a “Preservation of Livelihood” policy, offering firms managerial flexibility to maintain rising productivity, but ensuring that technology does not destroy the livelihood of others. less
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In this captivating account of two of the most corrupt and blood-soaked chapters in Chicago law enforcement history, award-winning lawyer and author... moreIn this captivating account of two of the most corrupt and blood-soaked chapters in Chicago law enforcement history, award-winning lawyer and author of The Torture Machine Flint Taylor draws on his vast experience to guide readers through the sordid world of prosecutorial misconduct and police violence This compelling follow-up to his exposé of systemic police torture within the CPD looks at the roles of Cook County prosecutors and Democratic machine politicians in covering up both those widespread abuses, and the political assassination of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. This story begins with a focus on then rising political star Edward V. Hanrahan, who, in his position as state's attorney, authorized the notorious police raid on Hampton's apartment and then vociferously orchestrated a cover-up that took more than a decade to completely unravel. Taylor shows how Hanrahan's racist political strategy would ultimately lead to his own political downfall following the efforts of a Black-led movement. Taylor traces the ways that Hanrahan's legacy was continued and brought to bear on the case of Jackie Wilson, a victim of police torture wrongfully incarcerated for thirty-six years, thanks in large part to the same style of racist prosecutorial misconduct. Drawing on unique insights gained from his position as one of the leading lawyers in opposition, Taylor deftly guides readers through the numerous twists and turns of Wilson's forty-year effort that not only won an innocent man his freedom but also resulted in the criminal indictment of a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney who played an important role in this shameful history. Leading readers through this saga, Taylor asks whether there can be such a thing as effective progressive prosecutors dedicated to fair and equal justice in such an inherently unjust and systemically racist legal system. less
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Pluto Press
Essays on the terrifying new political formations damaging our world
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May 21
Cambridge University Press
Democratic Drain links two of the most compelling topics of our time: immigration and democracy. With a blend of in-depth interviews and data... moreDemocratic Drain links two of the most compelling topics of our time: immigration and democracy. With a blend of in-depth interviews and data analysis across 149 countries, Justin Gest explores how global migration filters people with liberal democratic values out of authoritarian spaces, enabling democratic backsliding around the world. At a global scale, the correlation between migratory choices and political values introduces a new reason why authoritarian countries may have struggled to democratize in the decades since the end of the Cold War - a period when flows of international migrants have grown so significantly, populism has spread, and authoritarians' resolve has steadily hardened. At a time when the world is increasingly sorting into democratic and undemocratic spaces, Gest's timely and innovative analysis raises important political and policy questions about how democracies might compensate for the inadvertent effects of global human mobility. less
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May 21
University of Wyoming Press
Cutting Life Short challenges the idea that people who commit murder or other serious crimes are incapable of rehabilitation. The book tracks the... moreCutting Life Short challenges the idea that people who commit murder or other serious crimes are incapable of rehabilitation. The book tracks the growing population of people serving life in Wyoming and the US and explores research that indicates that much of the public, including victims of violent crime, support second chances for people who are serving excessive sentences. Just over 200,000 Americans are now serving life sentences--more than the entire US prison population in 1970--in a cruel and fiscally irresponsible system, even though many inmates have demonstrated sustained rehabilitation over decades. Through individual case studies of Wyoming inmates, ranging from those who deserve release to rare cases like Matthew Shepard's killer, who should remain imprisoned, the book explores themes of punishment, redemption, and justice reform while examining issues like prosecutorial misconduct, three-strike penalties, and restorative justice programs. Cases include the stories of Darla Rouse (one of Wyoming's few commutation recipients), Russell Harrison (who claims he had an early release deal), and James Koester (whose investigating detective became his advocate). Drawing from a decade of experience on the Wyoming parole board, where he witnessed hundreds of rehabilitated inmates denied release despite widespread support from corrections officials and sometimes even victims, author Daniel Fetsco advocates creating systematic review processes for lengthy sentences that remove elected officials from clemency decisions, alongside broader reforms like restoring voting rights for former felons and promoting responsible crime reporting over fear-mongering sensationalism. This forward-looking book argues that most of the people sentenced to life in prison can be, and should have been, safely released into the community and offers recommendations to help alleviate the problems associated with life sentences in Wyoming and across the US criminal justice system. It is of significance to students, scholars, professionals, and the general public invested in law, criminal justice and social justice. less
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May 26
An urgent and shocking examination of how the ultra-rich dominate democracies, hoard political power, and maintain inequality—and how we might chart... moreAn urgent and shocking examination of how the ultra-rich dominate democracies, hoard political power, and maintain inequality—and how we might chart another path. The wealthy and powerful few have dominated the masses throughout most of human history. This is starkly visible now more than ever—a time when the gulf between oligarchs and the average citizen is larger than any gap that existed during European serfdom or the slave society of Imperial Rome. We have arrived at the most blatant version of oligarchy that the United States has endured, with politicians bought and paid for across the political spectrum. One thing is clear: the world is heading even deeper into a state of inequality that oligarchs and elites of past eras could only have dreamed of. In The Blind Spot , political scientist Jeffrey A. Winters delivers an urgent, incisive account of how we reached this era of in-your-face oligarchy, exposing how the ultra-rich have wielded power to preserve wealth and prevent democracies from threatening their advantages. By tracing the evolution of oligarchy across the globe and through modern history, we see how the rule of the wealthy isn’t just a flaw in our democracy, it has been built into its very foundations. From the Founders to the present, the rules of the political process have been designed to allow the wealthy to set the agenda and determine the outcomes, dominating the marketplace of ideas and rewiring the law to defend, hide, and increase their money and power. Now, we exist in a state of “participatory inequality,” a world in which the 99.99% of us participate openly and freely—democratically, even—in our own ongoing exclusion and disenfranchisement. When looked at carefully, Winters shows, it is clear that today’s global crisis is earned and, if anything, long overdue. But powerful change begins when we have a clear understanding of where we are and know the action we must take to get us where we deserve to be. The Blind Spot exposes just how bad our political reality has become and introduces bold ideas for how we might shift the balance of power. While the rich and powerful do not cede power quietly, this period of shocking inequality is an opportunity for change. less
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May 26
The Cold War struggle against Soviet communism is over, but a new conflict — one within liberal democracy itself — has taken its place. Contemporary... moreThe Cold War struggle against Soviet communism is over, but a new conflict — one within liberal democracy itself — has taken its place. Contemporary liberalism is in a bad way. But most advanced thinkers misdiagnose the problem. Few can see that liberalism, like any other ideology, suffers from tensions and contradictions, which threaten it from within. Malign actors attack liberalism from outside. But they do damage only by exploiting what is essentially a liberal civil war — a conflict of antithetical freedoms and individualities. A large part of the problem is that the origin of liberalism and the main assumptions about human freedom that nourished it have been obscured or forgotten. In The Crisis of Liberalism, Michael R.J. Bonner proposes that a renewed understanding of freedom, and its philosophical and theological foundations, can point the way out of the present mess. less
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Agenda Publishing
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Critical works by legendary Black radical and prison abolitionist Martin Sostre, collected for the first time I Cannot Submit to Injustices is the... moreCritical works by legendary Black radical and prison abolitionist Martin Sostre, collected for the first time I Cannot Submit to Injustices is the first collection of works by Black Puerto Rican revolutionary Martin Sostre. As a founding figure of both the prison abolition movement and contemporary Black anarchism, Sostre's eminence as a political thinker and tireless activist continues to gain wider recognition. These texts represent decades of Sostre's work as an agitator, teacher, and intellectual in the face of intense state repression, including years in solitary confinement as punishment for his activism. While in prison, Sostre established radical study groups and lending libraries, published several revolutionary newspapers, organized chapters of the Black Panther Party, and fought for the rights of incarcerated workers. A self-taught lawyer, Sostre's strategy was to struggle on the offensive, pressing legal battles that established the constitutional rights of prisoners and refusing to submit to searches by guards he deemed state-sanctioned sexual assault, for which he was beaten nearly a dozen times. With never-before-published interviews and speeches alongside powerful essays reproduced for the first time since their original publication, this volume offers readers overdue access to Sostre's ideas about anarchism, armed struggle, and Black liberation in his own words. A foreword by Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin ( Anarchism and the Black Revolution ), who was introduced to anarchism by Sostre while they were imprisoned together, in conversation with William C. Anderson ( Nation on No Map ), reflects on Martin Sostre's teachings on Black revolutionary organizing and on his enduring legacy in the Black radical tradition. "If Attica fell to us in a matter of hours despite it being your most secure maximum security prison-fortress equipped with your latest repressive technology, so shall fall all your fortresses, inside and out. Revolutionary spirit conquers all obstacles." --Martin Sostre, "The New Prisoner" (1973) less
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May 26
Princeton University Press
“ Robert Pinsky belongs to that rarest category of talents, a poet-critic.”—Robert Lowel l Two important books of criticism by the Pulitzer Prize... more“ Robert Pinsky belongs to that rarest category of talents, a poet-critic.”—Robert Lowel l Two important books of criticism by the Pulitzer Prize finalist and former U.S. poet laureate—now combined in a single volume with a new preface by the author This book brings together two compelling works of criticism by Robert Pinsky— The Situation of Poetry and Democracy, Culture and the Voice of Poetry , in which he makes a passionate and eloquent case for the vital role of poetry in a democracy. Poetry’s place in the world may seem small, but its individual, human scale as a fundamentally vocal medium—in which poems are brought to life by one person at a time—gives poetry a unique importance in American and democratic culture and society. less
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Columbia Books on Architecture and the City
States of Emergency: A Spatial History of the French Colonial Continuum navigates the temporal and spatial dimensions of France's states of... moreStates of Emergency: A Spatial History of the French Colonial Continuum navigates the temporal and spatial dimensions of France's states of emergency across three colonial space-times: the Algerian Revolution (1954-1962), the Kanak Insurrection (1984-1988), and the French banlieues riots (2005) and their fallout (2015-). In recounting the mechanics of this counter-revolutionary legal framework across multiple geographies--extending and fortifying key anti-colonial solidarities past, present, and future--this book reads the state of emergency not as an exception but as a heightened form of every-day colonial state violence. Contrasting the architecture of sites like "regroupement' camps in Algeria, the white settler city of Nouméa, and the police stations of Paris's suburbs with that of Algiers's Casbah, Kanaky's tribes, and Paris's banlieues neighborhoods, States of Emergency narrates the bureaucracies and protocols that continue to enable and underwrite the far reaching violence of this legal measure, as well as the anticolonial and antiracist resistance brought against it. The book thus offers a guide and a method for making the colonial continuum legible across contexts and for spatializing the many actors, agents, immigrants, and revolutionaries working both for and against the shared project of liberation. Translated from French by Lara Vergnaud, with a preface by Zoé Samudzi. less
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Threshold Editions
New York Times bestselling author, accomplished entrepreneur, and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a plan to save... moreNew York Times bestselling author, accomplished entrepreneur, and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a plan to save America, and it begins with telling the truth. Today’s conservatives know what they’re against. They’re anti-woke, anti-globalist, anti-big government. But what exactly do they stand for? The fact that this is a hard question to answer is a damning indictment of the modern Republican Party, which has abjectly failed to articulate an affirmative alternative to the left’s vision. Ramaswamy calls on the conservative movement to articulate exactly what it stands for, or else warns of another illusory “red wave” in 2024. Vivek Ramaswamy is not a politician. He is a first-generation American, the founder of several successful companies, and a bestselling author. Ramaswamy decided he needed to step in the arena to stop the corruption and tell the American people the truth. That’s why he ran for president and became a leading voice in the America First movement. In Truths: The Future of America First , Ramaswamy shows exactly how honesty about the most important issues will get our country back on track. The America First movement emphasizes the issues that bring us together, not what divides us. It asks that we put our country over politics, merit over grievance, and truth over lies. Ramaswamy tells us the truth about our political system, and the people who control it, and exhorts us to exercise our right to self-governance again. America First is bigger than any man or woman. It’s a movement. In Truths , Vivek Ramaswamy explains exactly why that movement needs to succeed now more than ever. Our country’s future depends on it. less
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May 26
How capitalism steals our time and our labour, and how we can fight back. An extra 15 minutes work here, another 20 minutes there: wage theft has... moreHow capitalism steals our time and our labour, and how we can fight back. An extra 15 minutes work here, another 20 minutes there: wage theft has been described as a silent epidemic blighting the global workforce. And it’s on the rise. In the UK and US alone millions of workers put in billions of unpaid hours amounting to tens of billions in wage theft. The problem pervades throughout the world, in every sector of every country, though it is often worse in low and middle-income countries. But what if wage theft, rather than being a modern bug, is a feature of capitalism itself? In this original conceptual and empirical work, political economist Matthew Cole uncovers the long history of wage theft, its contemporary machinations and how to overcome it. There are as many ways to steal wages as there are to pay them. But rather than attribute these practices to the actions of a few nefarious employers, Cole shows how wage theft is baked into the very working of the economy. But it doesn't have to be this way. The modern economy has a history, and we can change it. Unpaid explains why wage theft occurs, how employers get away with it, and what we can do to fight back. less
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May 26
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A prominent senator assesses the destructive ideas that have seized the American spirit—and shows how the hidden alignments in our politics can free... more A prominent senator assesses the destructive ideas that have seized the American spirit—and shows how the hidden alignments in our politics can free us from their hold. less
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ibidem Press
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' Highly recommend - practical and full of human wisdom ' FINANCIAL TIMES ' Brimming with ideas to transform the future ' KATE... more' Highly recommend - practical and full of human wisdom ' FINANCIAL TIMES ' Brimming with ideas to transform the future ' KATE RAWORTH, author of DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS ' An act of radical hope, radical listening and radical humility . . . I loved it ' RORY STEWART Work, for decades, has been debated and discussed as a narrow economic category. Instead, Hilary Cottam identifies work as a cultural force at the heart of good lives, strong communities and a sense of a shared national destiny. Crucially, in these dramatic times, she shows how we can shape this force to meet technological change, our ecological crisis and the challenges of the world's deep injustices. We can create a work revolution. Ambitious but rooted in the ideas of everyday experts - real workers from all walks of life - this is a realistic and hopeful book. Hilary Cottam has crossed the UK and the USA; she's spent time in communities considered by outsiders as 'left behind' and in places at the centre of financial and technological power. Drawing on a fascinating range of sources - historians, trade unionists, business leaders, philosophers and most originally, hours of her imaginative workshops with workers - Hilary Cottam boldly asks: how can we redesign work? Our challenges - political, social, economic and environmental - are tangled and growing. But so are the imaginative solutions. In this exciting, inspiring and optimistic book, Hilary shows us how we could work differently and live better. 'So valuable . . . Hilary Cottam proposes a bold new vision of what the principles underlying 'good work' might be' MARIANA MAZZUCATO, UCL professor and author of MISSION ECONOMY ' Timely . . . guides the changes needed ' CARLOTA PEREZ ' Exposes what motivates workers today - not the things most business leaders think - and shows how new thinking would benefit us all. Compelling ' MARTHA LANE FOX ' Urgent, compelling and ultimately hopeful . . . Necessary and Inspiring ' CAROLINE LUCAS, Green Party MP and author of ANOTHER ENGLAND 'Cottam is the humane revolutionary our turbulent century needs - and this book our roadmap to a better future' JONATHAN FREEDLAND, author of THE ESCAPE ARTIST less
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Jun 2
Microcosm Publishing
You're invited to the book revolution! Fight back against censorship and empower your community with this close look at the book banning... moreYou're invited to the book revolution! Fight back against censorship and empower your community with this close look at the book banning movement. In a moving, compulsively readable call to arms for readers everywhere, Danny Caine, bestselling author of How to Resist Amazon and Why and How to Protect Bookstores and Why, offers an expertly-crafted confrontation of far-right, Christian nationalist attempts to reshape American culture through ban campaigns targeting schools, libraries, bookstores, and prisons with a silencing campaign against marginalized identities--in life and in literature. From the first-ever banned books display at San Francisco's City Lights in the 1950s to the rapid rise of so-called Moms For Liberty during the COVID-19 pandemic to attempts to silence Palestinian authors, Caine charts the course of repressive censorship campaigns, along with the creative and sometimes unlikely activists who've stood up against them. Each chapter is based on a particular book banning episode, bolstered by research and legal precedent, and concludes with helpful takeaways for further reading or resistance. Throughout, Caine approaches these heated issues with gentle openness harkening back to his work as a public school teacher and a bookseller. He emphasizes our collective responsibility towards art, free speech, and each other. less
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Princeton University Press
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Jun 2
Set Margins’ publications
Using an anti-authoritarian lens, this manifesto identifies the central obstacles of Leftism and provides suggestions for reimagining pathways to... moreUsing an anti-authoritarian lens, this manifesto identifies the central obstacles of Leftism and provides suggestions for reimagining pathways to freedom In a time of ideological confusion, growing authoritarianism and ecological collapse, the cyclical failures of Leftist frameworks to address these concerns have left many confused, heartbroken and jaded. While Leftist tendencies have served as vessels for poor or working-class individuals to respond to exploitation and domination, the "organized Left" and the many "revolutionary" lifestylists who associate themselves with it have largely opted for moral judgment over concrete action. Moving Beyond the Left unpacks and critiques the so-called "revolutionary Left," beginning first with its origins and the history of Black identity in Leftist North American politics, then dissecting interactions between Leftists and the Western morality politics of the "self" and "other." It insists that those who prioritize freedom should work toward a world beyond race, gender and other social constructs if they wish to confront the oppressive systems predicated on their existence. Z is cofounder of Black Socialists in America and 400,000,000, a developing federation of worker cooperatives. less
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Jun 2
Harvard University Press
An illuminating ramble along the American sidewalk: routinely unnoticed, yet central to daily life, neighborhood vitality, and significant legal... moreAn illuminating ramble along the American sidewalk: routinely unnoticed, yet central to daily life, neighborhood vitality, and significant legal controversies. Public infrastructure is as essential to our communities as it is easily overlooked. A case in point is the humble sidewalk: constantly taken for granted, yet linked to nearly every pressing issue of local governance in urban, suburban, and even rural areas. From commerce, taxes, and property rights to policing, homelessness, and surveillance; from free speech and socioeconomic equity to public health and climate resilience--sidewalks, surprisingly, are at the core of numerous major debates. Sidewalk Nation offers a vivid travelogue spanning more than a dozen cities and towns across the United States to show how diverse communities are grappling with big challenges. Some are prosaic, if critical: How do we ensure that sidewalks facilitate mobility for disabled people? Whose job is it to clear snow from public space? And some touch on the most profound issues in law, including our rights under the First and Fourth Amendments. While traversing the country, Michael Pollack provides expert insight into the property, tax, and zoning laws that shape sidewalk management and land use more broadly. Offering a holistic vision for improving a vital resource, Pollack argues for reforms to ensure that local governments have both the obligation and the funding needed to give due attention to sidewalks and all that they offer. Whether elected officials, civil servants, engineers, developers, or voters, everyone has a stake in the question of where sidewalks should be placed and how they should be used. Indeed, as Sidewalk Nation makes clear, what's under our feet should be at the front of our minds as we decide how to build, regulate, and protect our neighborhoods. less
Hardcover
Jun 2
Seven Stories Press
The New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Attorney offers a piercing exposé on the escalating threat of far-right politics—and a clear... moreThe New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Attorney offers a piercing exposé on the escalating threat of far-right politics—and a clear roadmap for saving our democracy. In The Fix , McQuade draws on her decades of experience as a federal prosecutor to reveal how systems of organized crime and political opportunism exploit the levers of power—using corruption, cruelty, and chaos as tools to dominate institutions and eliminate accountability. With clarity, precision, and moral force, she exposes the tactics of today’s far-right MAGA system: information warfare, aggressive retribution, conformism enforced by fear, and pervasive dismantling of legal checks and balances necessary to defend the public interest and uphold justice. Weaving together courtroom stories, real-time political analysis, and cautionary lessons from history and democratic backsliding abroad, McQuade makes the case that the threats we face are not future possibilities—they’re already here. Yet The Fix is not just a warning; it is a call to action. In the book’s final chapters, McQuade outlines common-sense reforms and strategies that can reclaim the rule of law and recenter democracy with the power of the people. Accessible, eye-opening, and grounded in constitutional faith, The Fix is essential reading for everyone concerned about the future of America—and ready to work together to take a stand for it. less
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Jun 2
An original discussion of how to find exciting competitive opportunities by reexamining how you do business For decades, business leaders have chased... moreAn original discussion of how to find exciting competitive opportunities by reexamining how you do business For decades, business leaders have chased advantage through efficiency, innovation, and scale. But a deeper truth has emerged: no company can thrive in a society that is failing. After World War II, Western democracies invested boldly in trust, fair capitalism, and education―three engines that unleashed prosperity across the free world. Today, those engines are seizing. Trust in institutions has collapsed. Economic fairness is eroding. Education―the foundation of innovation and progress―has become unaffordable and unequal. As democracy falters, the very marketplace that business depends on is destabilizing. The era of societal bankruptcy has arrived. Yet within this crisis lies extraordinary opportunity. In The Future of Competitive Advantage, bestselling author and business futurist Doug Stephens lays out an inspiring new blueprint for succeeding in an age of uncertainty. He reveals how radical trust, fairness in action, and collective intelligence are not soft ideals but hard strategies―the next generation of business superpowers. Stephens argues that by defending democracy, companies will secure their customers, empower their people, and strengthen their brands―creating a future where doing good is not a trade-off, but the ultimate competitive advantage. A New Lens on Prosperity ― Discover the powerful historical connection between trusted democracy, fair capitalism, and universal education―and how these forces once ignited the greatest era of shared prosperity in history. The Warning Signs ― Uncover the economic, social, and political currents now eroding these foundations―and the hidden risks they pose to every business sector. The Strategic Opportunity ― Learn why today’s leaders who actively defend democracy will unlock the next great wave of competitive advantage. The Blueprint for Action ― Follow a clear, step-by-step business plan for strengthening democracy while amplifying investor confidence, employee commitment, customer loyalty, and brand integrity. The Future of Competitive Advantage is more than a book – it’s a business plan to save your customers, your company the democracy your business depends on. less
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Jun 2
The MIT Press
A much-needed defense of liberalism—what it is, why it is under threat, and why we need it more than ever—from one of our most important political... moreA much-needed defense of liberalism—what it is, why it is under threat, and why we need it more than ever—from one of our most important political thinkers today. More than at any time since World War II, liberalism is under pressure, even siege. On the right, some have given up on liberalism. They hold it responsible for the collapse of the family and traditional values, rampant criminality, disrespect for authority, and widespread immorality. On the left, some are turning their backs on liberalism. They think that it lacks the resources to handle the problems posed by entrenched inequalities, racism, sexism, corporate power, and environmental degradation. But those opposed to liberalism do not depict it accurately; they offer a caricature, and they neglect its history. In On Liberalism , former advisor to Presidents Obama and Biden and New York Times –bestselling author Cass Sunstein offers a timely and clear understanding of liberalism—of its core commitments, of its breadth, of its internal debates, of its evolving character, of its promise—and why we need it more than ever. He also shows how and why liberalism has been, and should be, appealing to both the left and the right. The book begins with a manifesto on behalf of liberalism, and then goes on to explore the central idea of “experiments of living,” to which a liberal constitutional order gives pride of place. From there, it discusses John Stuart Mill and Friedrich Hayek, defining liberal thinkers; the rule of law as liberals understand it; freedom of speech (including the place of lies and falsehoods within that freedom); free markets, economic liberty, and regulation; Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Second Bill of Rights, with its social and economic guarantees; and finally, the concept of opportunity. Never more urgently needed, On Liberalism moves the conversation well beyond the reductive and inflammatory political sound bites of our moment and advances a compelling argument on behalf of liberalism as the foundation of freedom and self-government. less
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Jun 9
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker and The Times (London) From National Book Award–winning author Evan... moreINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker and The Times (London) From National Book Award–winning author Evan Osnos comes a “sharp…charming…regrettably timely” ( The Washington Post ) collection of essays exploring American oligarchy, billionaire culture, and the new Gilded Age, offering a wry, unfiltered look at how the ultrarich shape—and sometimes warp—our social and political landscape. The one percent now hold more of America’s wealth than they did in the heyday of the Carnegies and Rockefellers. In this incisive work of reportage, Osnos paints an unforgettable portrait of the tactics and obsessions that define today’s elite class: superyachts, luxury bunkers, tax dodges, and a torrent of political donations that bespeak staggering disparities of wealth and power. With deft storytelling and meticulous reporting, this is a book about the indulgences, incentives, and psychological distortions that define our economic age. In each essay, Osnos lifts the curtain on a world rarely seen, from the outrageous to the surreal: a private wealth manager betraying an American dynasty; pop stars performing at lavish parties for children; status anxiety spilling from marinas in Monaco and Palm Beach like real-world episodes of Succession or The White Lotus. Readers will meet disgraced moguls in a “white-collar support group,” unravel the largest Ponzi scheme in Hollywood history, and explore the global ambitions of tech tycoons, including Mark Zuckerberg. A celebrated political reporter, Osnos documents the unprecedented influence Silicon Valley and Wall Street now have on Washington—and the explosive backlash this influence provokes. Originally published in The New Yorker , these essays have been revised and expanded to deliver an “eye-opening account” ( The Guardian ) of raw ambition, unimaginable fortune, and the rise of America’s modern oligarchy. Osnos’s essays are a wake-up call—a case against complacency in the face of unchecked excess, as the choices of the ultrarich ripple through our lives. Entertaining, unsettling, and eye-opening, The Haves and the Have-Yachts couldn’t be more relevant to today’s world. less
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From the celebrated magazine of writing from around the world, twelve sharp global perspectives on a changing United States, edited by a winner of... moreFrom the celebrated magazine of writing from around the world, twelve sharp global perspectives on a changing United States, edited by a winner of the European Press Prize The 2024 U.S. presidential election reverberated internationally, a global event whose outcome has already reshaped trade, migration, security, and rising authoritarianism across the world. Inside the United States, we are swamped by a news cycle; but how does the wider world see and interpret what is happening under Trump? In How They See Us, twelve of some of the most talented and insightful journalists from around the world probe their home countries' complex relationship with the United States--and especially, how this has swerved under the new administration. A diverse, international cast of writers examines: how Turkey's recent history helps us understand America's slide into autocracy how Argentina's century-long obsession with the dollar has changed under Trump the new wave of anti-American tourism activism in Italy what Elon Musk gets wrong about South Africa how Taiwan is navigating the uncertainty of Trump's response in the event of a Chinese invasion the newly fraught view of the U.S. among Canadians Featuring all new pieces commissioned by The Dial, the celebrated magazine of culture, politics, and ideas from around the world, How They See Us both shifts and expands our frame of reference, our self-awareness, and our understanding of how much our world has changed since the fateful election of 2024. less
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Jun 9
St. Martin's Griffin
Now in paperback, the go-to book on immigration: fact-based, comprehensive, and nonpartisan.
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Jun 9
In an era of instability and global competition, Statecraft offers a vital guide to understanding how states compete, plan and fight.
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Jun 11
Bloomsbury Academic
With the threat to intellectual freedom increasing around the country, this book takes a look at the first ever school book ban case to be decided by... moreWith the threat to intellectual freedom increasing around the country, this book takes a look at the first ever school book ban case to be decided by the high courts, and offers insights into how we can use history to help the future. less
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Jun 15
University of Notre Dame Press
In the context of the global decline of democracy, The Authoritarian Divide analyzes the tactics that populist leaders in Turkey, Venezuela, and... moreIn the context of the global decline of democracy, The Authoritarian Divide analyzes the tactics that populist leaders in Turkey, Venezuela, and Ecuador have used to polarize their countries. Political polarization is traditionally viewed as the result of competing left/right ideologies. In The Authoritarian Divide, Orçun Selçuk argues that, regardless of ideology, polarization is driven by dominant populist leaders who deliberately divide constituents by cultivating a dichotomy of inclusion and exclusion. This practice, known as affective leader polarization, stymies compromise and undermines the democratic process. Drawing on multiple qualitative and quantitative methodologies for support, as well as content from propaganda media such as public speeches, Muhtar Meetings, Aló Presidente, and Enlace Ciudadano, Selçuk details and analyzes the tactics used by three well-known populist leaders to fuel affective leader polarization: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Turkey, Hugo Chávez in Venezuela, and Rafael Correa in Ecuador. Selçuk's work provides a rubric for a better understanding of--and potential defense against--the rise in polarizing populism across the globe. less
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Jun 16
Church Publishing Inc
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Jun 16
Harvard University Press
Building on the work of key twentieth-century US and Indian thinkers, a bold argument that oppressed groups can--and should--make use of state power... moreBuilding on the work of key twentieth-century US and Indian thinkers, a bold argument that oppressed groups can--and should--make use of state power to create truly democratic societies. Group-based social oppression, along lines such as caste in India and race in the United States, is a persistent problem in nominally democratic countries. Unsurprisingly, many citizens are skeptical that the state can effectively address the problem. Pro-democracy scholars and activists often argue that the state is just a tool of society's most powerful interests, who will stifle any attempted reform. Yet some of the twentieth century's most significant political thinkers offer a more hopeful and fruitful perspective. Foregrounding previously neglected connections between Indian and American sources, Hari Ramesh draws on insights from John Dewey, B. R. Ambedkar, W. E. B. Du Bois, and a key brief from Brown v. Board of Education to argue that oppressed groups can in fact wield the tools of the state to claim agency and dismantle the sources of their oppression. In this alternative account, state action fosters a radical vision of democracy, with citizens coming together as equals to formulate and pursue their political aims. Group-based social oppression is not only unjust: by selectively preventing citizens from participating fully and equally in the project of self-government, oppression undermines the possibility of democracy itself. Harnessing the State shows a way forward. less
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Jun 16
University of California Press
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Sentinel
From one of the most trusted commentators on the issues facing black Americans today, The Vanishing Black Family exposes the real force holding back... moreFrom one of the most trusted commentators on the issues facing black Americans today, The Vanishing Black Family exposes the real force holding back black Americans—and it’s closer to home than you think. Since 2020, there’s been a sustained effort to narrow the divide between black and white Americans. Most of these efforts focus on the systemic racism that discriminate against black Americans, yet one of the starkest differences between white and black children starts at birth: seventy percent of black children are born to unmarried parents, compared to only twenty-five percent of white children. In The Vanishing Black Family Delano Squires argues that this marriage inequality goes a long way to explaining the disparities in education, employment, and criminal justice for black and white Americans. The best way to improve socioeconomic outcomes for black Americans? Reaffirming the sanctity of marriage. Taking the reader on a journey from slavery and through our modern age, Squires describes the “sinister six” forces that are insinuating their way into our policies and culture, heralding themselves as harbingers of progress while dismantling the traditional family structure that is the true foundation of socioeconomic equality. Squires gives a wide-reaching prescription for starting a “marriage before carriage” revolution that spares no punches while taking on the ills of popular culture, the modern-day church, historically black colleges and universities, the accepted roles of husbands and wives, and even the Black Lives Matter movement. The Vanishing Black Family is a call to action for black Americans everywhere who understand that the struggle to rebuild the black family is a mission to protect society’s most vulnerable members: our children. less
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Jun 16
University of Texas Press
Documenting the rise and disillusionment of El Salvador’s postwar activists in the face of populist authoritarian politics.
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Jun 16
Henry Holt and Co.
A riveting inside look at the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline, the largest act of sabotage in modern history, told through unprecedented access... more A riveting inside look at the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline, the largest act of sabotage in modern history, told through unprecedented access and deep investigative reporting. less
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Jun 23
"Koram is an unrivaled translator of legal complexity into vivid prose, and The Next Fix is no exception. This book provides a bracing look at... more"Koram is an unrivaled translator of legal complexity into vivid prose, and The Next Fix is no exception. This book provides a bracing look at one of the deadliest interactions: what happens when you mix drugs, prohibition, and the forces of global capitalism"—Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, author of The Hidden Globe less
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Jun 23
Blackie Books
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Literatura Random House
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Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
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New York Times journalist Jesse Wegman tells the story of James Wilson, a Founding Father whose bold vision shaped American democracy but whose... more New York Times journalist Jesse Wegman tells the story of James Wilson, a Founding Father whose bold vision shaped American democracy but whose legacy was lost to scandal. less
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Jun 23
University of California Press
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Yale University Press
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Jun 23
University of California Press
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Jun 23
Legacy Left Books
Profound lessons from someone who has seen it all in US freedom movements In Civil Rights and Structural Attacks Walter Riley, from his more than... moreProfound lessons from someone who has seen it all in US freedom movements In Civil Rights and Structural Attacks Walter Riley, from his more than eighty years of political organizing, begs readers to throw haymakers--to take action. Raised among the entrails of chattel slavery in Durham, North Carolina, Walter shares political reflections and lessons from decades of movement experience. This includes 1950s and early 1960s mobilizations against Jim Crow apartheid laws and welcoming Freedom Riders to Durham, followed by later 1960s student and labor organizing with the Progressive Labor Party, early Black Panther Party formations, anti-war activities, and co-leading the Peace and Freedom Party's Black Caucus. By the 1970s, Walter had become a leader in the national Progressive Labor Party and led labor and welfare organizing in Chicago and Detroit. In the 1980s he became a criminal defense and civil rights lawyer and challenged South Africa's apartheid system from the Bay Area. He also addresses his more recent work, supporting infrastructure for Haitian movement-building as well as challenging police violence in Oakland. This text is a multi-generational conversation between legendary Civil Rights organizer Walter Riley and longtime friend and Oakland anarchist Jesse Strauss. Together, they reflect on the importance of political action as the primary venue for learning and reflection. Walter Riley has a never-ending commitment to building a better world and he'll challenge readers to avoid the paralysis of analysis that slows movements down and to avoid getting caught in the missives of ego. Includes a foreword by Walter Riley's son, Boots Riley. less
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Jun 23
How corporate ownership of the electricity grid matters to state-level renewable energy policymaking. Historically (and for the foreseeable future),... moreHow corporate ownership of the electricity grid matters to state-level renewable energy policymaking. Historically (and for the foreseeable future), most public policy action in the United States to combat the global climate crisis has taken place at the state level. Former President Joe Biden’s administration marked a significant departure from that trend, as his policies pursued a strategy of “electrify everything” (transportation, buildings, and industry). But who owns the electricity system that is the linchpin of such a strategy, and how does this ownership affect the policy preferences of interest groups at the state level? Owning the Green Grid addresses these questions and more through an in-depth study of a quarter century of renewable electricity policymaking in seven states. Drawing on legislative and regulatory texts, interviews, and archival material, Joshua Basseches shows how the investor-owned utilities (IOUs) that provide electricity to three-fourths of the country have succeeded in designing policies that serve environmental aims sometimes, but these companies’ shareholders always. Grappling with the impact of political partisanship and in-state energy economy, the author finds that although these factors do matter, it is the structure of a state’s utility sector that has the most consistent impact on the interest group politics of these policies. The book offers lessons for the politics of the clean energy transition going forward, and while those related to corporate political power may be troubling, others provide hope that climate politics need not be as polarized as it is perceived to be today. less
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How computer models became fundamental to political practice—from winning elections to global affairs—and how we imagine political futures as a... moreHow computer models became fundamental to political practice—from winning elections to global affairs—and how we imagine political futures as a computing problem. For more than six decades, the public has been promised that computers will revolutionize politics, both nationally and internationally. In SimPolitics , Fenwick McKelvey traces the entwined history of politics and computers from the 1960s to the late 1980s. He shows how programmers, consultants, academics, political scientists, and peace activists all worked—sometimes in tandem, sometimes not—to build simulations to win campaigns, predict coups, forecast the future, and render politics as legible as a spreadsheet. Drawing on novel archival and historical research, McKelvey recounts the history of efforts to simulate politics by building models of elections, voters, and international relations. Comparing attempts in the United States to simulate domestic electoral politics and international affairs, he reveals the unexamined connections and conflicts between the two projects. His book provides a helpful guide to taking stock of exaggerated claims that AI and technology will fix politics, while presenting the long history of such promised technological fixes. less
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Bloomsbury Publishing
The prize-winning author of The Method reveals the forgotten origins of America’s culture wars—a story of late twentieth century art vs. censorship,... more The prize-winning author of The Method reveals the forgotten origins of America’s culture wars—a story of late twentieth century art vs. censorship, brimming with intense drama and fierce moral urgency. less
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Jun 26
Veterum Sapientia Institute
Promulgated by Pope John XXIII on February 22, 1962, Veterum Sapientia is an Apostolic Constitution?the Magisterium's most authoritative means... morePromulgated by Pope John XXIII on February 22, 1962, Veterum Sapientia is an Apostolic Constitution?the Magisterium's most authoritative means of promulgation?that reaffirms the enduring place of Latin and Greek as essential instruments of the Church?s unity, learning, and worship. Issued on the eve of the Second Vatican Council, Veterum Sapientia calls for renewed attention to the study of these languages, which are the means of communication of the Church?s theological and cultural heritage. The accompanying Ordinationes , published by the Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and Universities later that year, set forth the concrete norms for carrying out the Constitution?s vision in seminaries and universities throughout the world. Presented here in a clear multilingual format, this edition places the authoritative Latin text and its English translation on facing pages, while the French and Spanish versions follow. Designed for scholars, seminarians, and teachers of theology and the sacred languages, Veterum Sapientia and the Ordinationes bears enduring witness to the Church?s commitment to the linguistic patrimony that sustains her intellectual, liturgical, and spiritual life. less
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Jun 30
AEI Press
"The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, yet the founding is controversial now in ways it has not been in decades.... more"The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, yet the founding is controversial now in ways it has not been in decades. The American Enterprise Institute offers a major intellectual and educational project to reintroduce Americans to the unique value of their national inheritance. In the inaugural volume of an eight-book series, renowned historians and political scientists explore what the contested idea of democracy meant to those who participated in the American Revolution. For some, democracy represented a particular way to order government, while others understood democracy to be a transformative principle that would serve as the philosophical bedrock of not just the new republic's political institutions but its social and cultural ones as well. Examining the democratic culture that was born out of the American Revolution can help us understand the framework within which we continue to debate the structure and purpose of the system of government that binds us together today"-- less
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Jun 30
Agenda Publishing
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A landmark collection of the philosophers and firebrands who sparked a country's journey through divinity--praising, challenging, and redefining... moreA landmark collection of the philosophers and firebrands who sparked a country's journey through divinity--praising, challenging, and redefining the sacred. Spanning more than 400 years of spiritual transformation and imagination, American Prophets collects daring writers--poets, novelist, theologians, scientist, musicians, politicians, comedians, artists, mavericks, naturalist, futurists, and more--whose texts incited change and continue to influence a growing nation. In this anthology, you will find the stories, letters, speeches, sermons, and essays, as well as song lyrics, comic strips, newspaper columns, and blog posts, that awoke new generations to free religious thought, from the pre-colonial to the present day. less
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Jun 30
ibidem Press
The European Union (EU) is widely recognized as the most advanced model of regional integration. Far less attention, however, has been paid to its... moreThe European Union (EU) is widely recognized as the most advanced model of regional integration. Far less attention, however, has been paid to its role as a regionalizing actor―projecting its regional logic outward and making regionalization a pillar of foreign policy. In this capacity, the EU pursues a twofold approach: clustering states into shared policy frameworks for efficiency, while also promoting cooperation inspired by its own integration experience. This book examines how these dynamics unfold in the post-Soviet South Caucasus―Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Here, “region” is less an organic reality than a political construction: Regional identity is contested, historical disputes continue to shape inter-state relations, foreign policy trajectories diverge, and the area is subject to competing external influences. By analyzing how regionalization is embedded in the EU’s foreign policy instruments, and tracing its evolution over time, the study identifies recurring patterns and develops a conceptual framework for understanding the EU’s regionalization practices, with insights from the South Caucasus potentially extending to other contested regions. less
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Jul 7
The MIT Press
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Former Ohio Attorney General crusades against wrongful conviction and shows how citizens can prevent this terrifyingly common miscarriage of justice.... moreFormer Ohio Attorney General crusades against wrongful conviction and shows how citizens can prevent this terrifyingly common miscarriage of justice. "Wrongful criminal conviction is much more frequent than most Americans believe. The thought of imprisoned innocent people haunted me. I became determined to try to do something about it." --Jim Petro, Former Attorney General of Ohio The flaws in America's execution of justice lead to an unacceptable number of wrongful criminal convictions. Jim Petro was confronted with this issue when the guilt of several convicts serving life sentences was called into question. In False Justice, Jim and Nancy Petro detail and challenge eight myths of justice: "Everyone in prison claims innocence." "The conviction of an innocent person is extremely rare." "Only the guilty confess." "Wrongful convictions are accidental and unintentional." "Eyewitness testimony is the best evidence." "Conviction errors get corrected on appeal." "Questioning a conviction dishonors the victim." "The pros will fix the justice system." "Forensic science is trustworthy." "Juries are prepared and qualified to decide cases fairly." "Innocent people never plead guilty." "Our system delivers fair and equal justice for all." False Justice corrects these common misunderstandings with an important truth: true justice requires constant vigilance and is the responsibility of every citizen. less
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A radical argument by the leading constitutional scholar that American constitutional law lacks the resources to address our current problems, and... moreA radical argument by the leading constitutional scholar that American constitutional law lacks the resources to address our current problems, and risks making them worse Constitutional theorists on the Right and the Left are united in the belief that constitutional law and review by the Supreme Court are crucial to the success of the American experiment. Both sides believe that, on issues ranging from affirmative action, reproductive freedom, and gun control, to economic regulation, regulation of speech, and the role of religion in American society, popular democracy is just too dangerous to go unchecked. In a paradigm-shifting argument sure to change the debate about the rule of law in the age of Trump, Louis Michael Seidman argues that there is no approach to constitutionalism that can withstand the recent collapse of a progressive political coalition and an administration that has embraced a malignant populism. Seidman, called "one of our greatest living constitutional scholars" by Georgetown University Law professor Rosa Brooks, understands that a natural reaction to the current danger is to shore up the foundations of constitutional theory, uniting in the defense of "the rule of law." But he sees this response as gravely mistaken and bound to fail. As he writes in the introduction, "no one should be fooled into thinking that a legal strategy will stop the broad thrust of the Trump revolution." Instead, he charts a different way forward. If both sides ended their dogmatic insistence that divisive social issues can be definitively settled by a piece of aging parchment, we might ease political tensions and begin a respectful and productive debate about the deep grievances that are tearing the country apart. less
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Jul 7
University of California Press
Public Law in a Hybrid State presents a broad sociological analysis of legal developments in contemporary Uzbekistan, using this example to assess... morePublic Law in a Hybrid State presents a broad sociological analysis of legal developments in contemporary Uzbekistan, using this example to assess why states with some authoritarian features may promote legal reforms and why the modernization of legal institutions may generate benefits for governments. It examines how, alongside constitutional changes, reforms in administrative law play an important role in polities with hybrid constitutions, shaping the architecture of government and constructing procedures to manage exchanges between government and citizens. Placing these reform processes in the longer-term context of postimperial history, it also shows how changes to legal systems acquire distinctive importance in societies with recent experiences of decolonization, uncertain sovereignty, and unstable patterns of citizenship. less
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The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family's Quest to Craft a Christian Nation
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Jul 14
University of Wisconsin Press
In 1963, nearly two decades after the end of the most destructive war in human history, George L. Mosse assembled a group of interdisciplinary... moreIn 1963, nearly two decades after the end of the most destructive war in human history, George L. Mosse assembled a group of interdisciplinary scholars from diverse backgrounds to answer a seemingly simple question: What is fascism? The landmark seminar that followed, held at Stanford University, came to define the intellectual conversation about European fascism throughout the postwar era. Mosse strove to better understand the legacy of fascism by debating its origins--often contentiously--with the sharpest minds of his generation. In this volume, which collects Mosse's lectures as well as his peers' responses, Mosse and his colleagues wrestle with fascism's origins and impact. The straightforward question that launched the seminar quickly expands to deeper debates. What are the intellectual foundations of right-wing populist political movements? How had this particular movement risen to power so quickly and then left so much devastation in its wake? Were charismatic leaders like Hitler and Mussolini the driving forces, or did the various incarnations of fascism throughout Europe and beyond constitute a broader revolution? What was the relationship of religious and cultural institutions to fascism's rise and cataclysmic fall? As the word "fascism" takes on new meaning in the twenty-first century, it is more urgent than ever to revisit the work of scholars who witnessed its birth--and its defeat. In the foreword, Stanley G. Payne situates the lively debate in its historical context, and in the critical introduction, James J. Sheehan shares his own memories of the seminar and reflects on how the experience drove Mosse's later work. less
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Jul 14
Princeton University Press
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The MIT Press
How greater racial inclusion can propel movements forward and help realize sustainable change, from a longtime political organizer and researcher.... moreHow greater racial inclusion can propel movements forward and help realize sustainable change, from a longtime political organizer and researcher. How we grow, harvest, distribute, and consume food is bound up with how we use (and abuse) environmental resources, and how we achieve (or undermine) collective well-being. In North Stars of Emancipation , Antonio Roman-Alcalá finds in the radical experiments of new food movements the seeds of a world liberated from old, extractive systems, where a more equitable way of eating and living is possible. The book traces the transformation of California’s diverse food movements as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other people of color have come to play a larger organizational role, especially at a time of toxic national politics. A new vision now guides these movements, rooted in the radical traditions of anarchism, Black radicalism, and Indigenous resurgence, yet focused on pragmatic solutions to the problems of market and state. In pursuing a North Star political ideal that rejects capitalism, colonialism, and state violence while prioritizing survival, California’s food movements have achieved greater collaboration among sectors, workers, and consumers, pointing toward a promising future. North Stars of Emancipation takes the rare step of analyzing movements as interconnected wholes. From their collective success, we learn how to move past an untenable present. less
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Jul 21
Bloomsbury Publishing
An eye-opening work of narrative history tracing the roots of American fascism back to the antebellum South.
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Atria/One Signal Publishers
Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mike McIntire delivers the definitive story of the forces that shape gun culture and the American way of... moreThree-time Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mike McIntire delivers the definitive story of the forces that shape gun culture and the American way of violence. Not too long ago, you could still envision a future for America not marked by gun idolatry, blood-stained classrooms, and empty offers of thoughts and prayers. Yet a witches' brew of politics, money, and ideology has warped gun culture in the United States, hijacking the Second Amendment and allowing fear and insecurity to drive the reckless marketing of powerful weapons. How did our country come to have more guns than people and become one in which just pulling into the wrong driveway can get you shot? In Ricochet , Mike McIntire provides a bold new roadmap for understanding our fraught relationship with guns and violence in America. McIntire crafts a gripping narrative of how the imperatives of war, slavery, crime, commerce and politics intertwined with the development of ever-more lethal firearms, leaving the country divided and traumatized. He shares explosive new revelations about the NRA's accumulation of power and turn to radicalism; Wall Street's efforts to turbocharge the market for assault weapons and online gun sales; the gun lobby's secretive campaign to change public attitudes by indoctrinating children; and how dark money, questionable scholarship and front groups are being used to knock down gun laws. At once a cautionary tale of unfettered liberty, swagger and free markets contributing to our violent undoing, Ricochet also delivers a prescription for how we might yet save ourselves. A work of deep, revelatory investigative reporting, powerful storytelling, and incisive analysis, Ricochet is in essence a story about America, an excavation of the cultural and political dynamics that are at the root of our contemporary crises. less
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Jul 21
W. W. Norton & Company
"Ben Wikler is one of the most strategic and respected leaders of his generation. If we do what this book says, we will win."—Nancy Pelosi... more "Ben Wikler is one of the most strategic and respected leaders of his generation. If we do what this book says, we will win."—Nancy Pelosi From one of the most successful Democratic strategists of the last decade, a revelatory account of what you—yes, you —can do to defeat Trumpism. less
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Jul 21
A Pulitzer grantee’s timely work of reportage from the borderlands of Europe, Russia, and Turkey, where brewing conflicts mark a significant fault... more A Pulitzer grantee’s timely work of reportage from the borderlands of Europe, Russia, and Turkey, where brewing conflicts mark a significant fault line in shifting geopolitics. less
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Jul 27
Polity
'Populist' is now most commonly used as a term of abuse. Populists, we are repeatedly told, are xenophobic ignoramuses offering irrational,... more'Populist' is now most commonly used as a term of abuse. Populists, we are repeatedly told, are xenophobic ignoramuses offering irrational, emotive solutions to complex problems. But is this true? Frank Furedi argues that this is a self-serving narrative that owes more to the desire of elites to protect their own power and interests than it does to the truth. The widespread disdain expressed towards populism in the media and by many academics is in fact poorly concealed contempt towards the idea of popular sovereignty and democratic decision-making. Populism is not equivalent to any specific ideology, as populist politicians vary greatly in their substantive views, but it is rather a broad disposition towards public life that stresses the value of giving the ordinary citizen a genuine voice in political decision-making. Attacks on 'populism' most commonly reveal the desire of those who run our institutions to keep real authority in the hands of unaccountable elites who veil their power under the guise of 'expertise'. This bracing defence of basic democratic values by one of our most fearless polemicists should be read by anyone who mistakes the complacent assurances of our elite for the wisdom of our betters. less
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Jul 28
Threshold Editions
A Gallery book. Gallery Books has a great book for every reader.
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Jul 28
The first and only comprehensive biography of unjustly forgotten war hero Ben Kuroki, a Japanese American farm boy from Nebraska who flew fifty-eight... moreThe first and only comprehensive biography of unjustly forgotten war hero Ben Kuroki, a Japanese American farm boy from Nebraska who flew fifty-eight combat missions during World War II while battling racism, injustice, and prejudice on the home front. WINNER OF THE NEBRASKA BOOK AWARD With a foreword by Naomi Ostwald Kawamura of Densho. Introduction by William Fujioka of JANM. Afterword by Jonathan Eig. Ben Kuroki was a 24-year-old Japanese American farm boy whose heritage was never a problem in remote Nebraska—until Pearl Harbor. Among the millions of Americans who flocked to military stations to enlist, Ben wanted to avenge the attack, reclaim his family honor, and prove his patriotism. But as anti-Japanese sentiment soared, Ben had to fight to be allowed to fight for America. And fight he did. As a gunner on Army Air Forces bombers, Ben flew 58 missions spanning Europe, North America, and the Pacific, including the climactic B-29 firebombing campaign against Japan that culminated in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In between his harrowing combat tours, he challenged FDR’s shameful incarceration of more than a 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry in America. In the euphoric wake of America’s victory, the decorated war hero used his national platform to carry out what he called his “fifty-ninth mission,” urging his fellow Americans to do more to eliminate bigotry and racism at home. Ben’s extraordinary story is a quintessentially American one of patriotism, principle, perseverance, and courage. It’s about being in the vanguard of history, the bonding of a band of brothers united in a just cause, a timeless and unflinching account of racial bigotry, and one man’s transcendent sense of belonging—in war, in peace, abroad, and at home. less
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Jul 28
Princeton University Press
How propaganda undermines democracy and why we need to pay attention Our democracy today is fraught with political campaigns, lobbyists, liberal... moreHow propaganda undermines democracy and why we need to pay attention Our democracy today is fraught with political campaigns, lobbyists, liberal media, and Fox News commentators, all using language to influence the way we think and reason about public issues. Even so, many of us believe that propaganda and manipulation aren't problems for us—not in the way they were for the totalitarian societies of the mid-twentieth century. In How Propaganda Works , Jason Stanley demonstrates that more attention needs to be paid. He examines how propaganda operates subtly, how it undermines democracy—particularly the ideals of democratic deliberation and equality—and how it has damaged democracies of the past. Focusing on the shortcomings of liberal democratic states, Stanley provides a historically grounded introduction to democratic political theory as a window into the misuse of democratic vocabulary for propaganda's selfish purposes. He lays out historical examples, such as the restructuring of the US public school system at the turn of the twentieth century, to explore how the language of democracy is sometimes used to mask an undemocratic reality. Drawing from a range of sources, including feminist theory, critical race theory, epistemology, formal semantics, educational theory, and social and cognitive psychology, he explains how the manipulative and hypocritical declaration of flawed beliefs and ideologies arises from and perpetuates inequalities in society, such as the racial injustices that commonly occur in the United States. How Propaganda Works shows that an understanding of propaganda and its mechanisms is essential for the preservation and protection of liberal democracies everywhere. less
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Jul 28
Sternberg Press
On the forms of sabotage, insubordination, and invisible activity that evade the terrain of politics. Inhuman Resources centers on what gets stranded... moreOn the forms of sabotage, insubordination, and invisible activity that evade the terrain of politics. Inhuman Resources centers on what gets stranded outside the border of the political. It develops an account of the forms of sabotage, insubordination, and invisible activity that undermine the models of accountability, public presence, and identification on which representative politics rely. Drawing from histories of disability, anticolonial and radical movements, toxicity, technology, and art, the book deconstructs the patterns and potentials of what Evan Calder Williams frames as “inhuman agency.” Such agency takes shape in moments of unexpected friction between humans, materials, machinery, and non-human life and in the legal and economic forms that police the boundaries between them yet paradoxically profit from the erosion of those very divisions in labor, incarceration, circulation, and war. The book follows two key lines of inquiry. On one side, Williams presents an account of what the Industrial Workers of the World termed a “cog’s-eye view,” the capacity to leave behind a politics of pride and respectability and think instead from an abject position caught inside the production process. On the other, through an extended reading of the medieval law of the "deodand" (in which property that caused the death of a person was forfeited to the Crown), the book thinks through how objects and animals come to be socially and culturally understood as endowed with an autonomous capacity for violence, in ways intimately bound up with the racialized construction of the concept of the human. Spanning an ambitious range of subjects—from prison architecture to novels of circulation, concepts of paralysis, and silkworms saturated with toxic dye— Inhuman Resources gathers materials for a theory of a fundamentally different way of thinking about insurgent activity, one that does not seek exodus, pride, or autonomy but instead gathers its strength by passing through the very activities, architectures, appearances, and systems it seeks to ruin. less
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A pathbreaking history of how the Netherlands became a centre of neoliberalism. ‘Holland isn’t a country, it’s a business at best,’ the French author... moreA pathbreaking history of how the Netherlands became a centre of neoliberalism. ‘Holland isn’t a country, it’s a business at best,’ the French author Houellebecq wrote in his bleak 2019 novel Serotonin . Internationally, the Netherlands has a reputation as a frugal nation. Yet this is a rather recent development. In the sixties and seventies, Dutch politicians built one of Europe’s most generous welfare states with high wages, a large social housing stock and heavy taxation. It is in the 1980s that Dutch politics underwent a neoliberal turn. Politicians presented themselves as managers and spoke of the country as an ailing business in need of restructuring.In marked contrast to the Anglophone world, the Dutch reforms were depoliticized and sold to the public as ‘no-nonsense’ politics. With the rise of the Dutch 'Third Way' in the 1990s, reform also became more consensual, even involving trade union complicity. This consensus formed the start of the famed Dutch ‘polder model’, that offered the impression of compromise, hiding a more brutal reality. In this first, path-breaking study of the Dutch neoliberal turn, Merijn Oudenampsen traces the long shadow it has cast over Dutch politics. less
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Jul 28
Sternberg Press
Leading scholars explore the connections between democracy and justice, architecture and urban design, the growth of cities, cosmopolitanism,... moreLeading scholars explore the connections between democracy and justice, architecture and urban design, the growth of cities, cosmopolitanism, inclusion, and free speech. This book builds on conversations that took place in the fall of 2024 at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design to mark the release of the book Democracy and Urban Form , co-published by Harvard Design Press and Sternberg Press. The original book presented a series of six eponymous lectures given by sociologist Richard Sennett at the GSD in 1981. Despite having been delivered in a very different political climate, his core insights into the connections between democracy and justice, matters of architecture and urban design, the growth of cities, cosmopolitanism, inclusion, free speech, and other related matters remain highly relevant today. To reflect on these urgencies, the GSD invited political philosopher Michael Sandel to address themes from the new edition of his book Democracy’s Discontent . In his opening talk, Sandel encouraged the audience to consider what might account for the polarization that threatens democracy today, and what might be done about it. Following an analysis of the forces that were then about to decide the 2024 election, he proposes a bold project of civic renewal to reimagine the economy and empower citizens. The next day, these provocations informed a panel discussion that included Richard Sennett, Diane Davis, Claire Zimmerman, Markus Miessen, and Miguel Robles-Durán. As well as reflecting on Sandel’s talk specifically, they also more generally consider the state of democracy relative to architecture and the design and planning of cities and metropolitan regions. Contributors Diane E. Davis, Markus Miessen, Miguel Robles-Durán, Richard Sennett, Claire Zimmerman less
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August 2026 23 titles
Aug 3
Oxford University Press
A gripping and granular look at how Abraham Lincoln got elected the 16th president of the United States. James McPherson calls the election of 1860... moreA gripping and granular look at how Abraham Lincoln got elected the 16th president of the United States. James McPherson calls the election of 1860 "undeniably the most important--and pivotal--in all of American history." The nation was not merely divided over the issue of slavery; the opposing camps were at each other's throats. The moment John Brown and his men attacked the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry in the fall of 1859 the compromises that had stitched the country together for decades unraveled. The presidential election was therefore about more than who the next president would be. It was about how soon war would follow his inauguration. Using the writings and story of Murat Halstead, the nation's first campaign journalist, as well as previously unused documents from Lincoln's campaign manager, Jonathan Earle captures the full drama of the 1860 election. He shows how Lincoln, a one-time Congressman from Illinois, and a dark horse against the more established Stephen Douglas, the Democratic frontrunner, and William Henry Seward, the presumptive Republican nominee, got the people and votes he needed to win in a protracted yet furiously disputed election cycle. Earle focuses on the chaotic campaigns themselves, as political bosses, candidates, and their self-appointed partisans took politicking in directions that at times resembled paramilitary exercises more than campaign events. In the end, Lincoln and his associates ran a brilliant campaign, leveraging Northern anger, growing antislavery sentiment, and divisions within both the Democratic Party and the nation as a whole. His platform was built on his speeches, which projected a vision for how the nation would persevere in the coming crisis. Behind the commanding rhetoric, however, was sophisticated and very modern political machinery. He Has the People provides an engaging historical narrative and a fresh appraisal of the most consequential of all presidential elections. less
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Aug 4
St. Martin's Press
An staggering examination of how America's wealthiest infiltrated the government and allied with dictators, transforming the U.S. from... more An staggering examination of how America's wealthiest infiltrated the government and allied with dictators, transforming the U.S. from democracy to oligarchy. less
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Aug 4
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PublicAffairs
An “essential and riveting” (Jonathan Haidt) account of the small communities of propagandists revolutionizing politics, culture, and society... moreAn “essential and riveting” (Jonathan Haidt) account of the small communities of propagandists revolutionizing politics, culture, and society Invisible Rulers is about a profound transformation in power and influence that is altering our politics, our local government, and even our relationships with friends and neighbors. Today, small communities of propagandists increasingly shape public opinion and even control our relationship to the truth. Our shared reality has splintered into discrete bespoke realities driven by algorithms, influencers, and curated content. Very little can bridge the divide, thereby making democratic consensus nearly impossible to achieve. Renée DiResta exposes how these propagandists and their followers undermine the institutions that make society work, from anti-vaccine zealots who flood social media with fringe viewpoints to influencers who use AI-generated images to manipulate our perception of reality. She also provides readers with a new conception of civics that helps us understand and fight back against these new invisible rulers. less
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Aug 11
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Aug 11
A grounding exploration of how our online prowess shapes the very essence of democracy The electronic age compels us to confront the delicate balance... moreA grounding exploration of how our online prowess shapes the very essence of democracy The electronic age compels us to confront the delicate balance between the convenience of constant connectivity and the protection of personal privacy, security, and democracy itself. Presented as a two-fold concern of digital and civic literacy, surveillance and privacy expert Heidi Boghosian argues that our fight to uphold democracy must extend to the online world. As “smart” citizens, our best chance of thriving in the digital era lies in taking care of our “smart” selves as diligently as we maintain our smart devices. In the same way that smart devices can disclose private information when not adequately secured, our online presence can lead to unintentional data exposure or identity theft. That entails a commitment to learning digital literacy and cyber hygiene from the first moment we engage with technology. Mastering the fundamentals of civics—the rights and responsibilities of citizens—rounds out the democratic assignment. With AI and machine learning poised to play a transformative role in our 21st century lives, we, as humans, have our own generative learning journey to master. Drawing parallels between Americans and their "smart" devices, Cyber Citizens sheds light on the delicate balance between connectivity and privacy to uphold a truly democratic society. less
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Aug 11
Princeton University Press
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University of Nevada Press
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Aug 11
Beacon Press
Argues that mass incarceration is slavery’s legacy and exposes today’s penal system where structural racism and state sanctioned violence keep Black... moreArgues that mass incarceration is slavery’s legacy and exposes today’s penal system where structural racism and state sanctioned violence keep Black women contained. For centuries, Black women have experienced extreme rates of arrest, conviction, and incarceration in the nation’s jails and prisons. Thousands of enslaved and free African American women were held captive in private slave jails, public jails, and antebellum prisons. Today, Black women continue to overpopulate the criminal (in)justice system. While The New Jim Crow furthers our understanding of mass incarceration, it focuses on a Black male perspective. Searching for Jane Crow is the first book to trace the history of Black women and mass incarceration and powerfully maps slavery’s legacies. Historian Talitha LeFlouria tells the stories of Black women and mass incarceration from behind the walls of jails, prisons, infirmaries, solitary confinement cells, and death row, showing their remarkable resilience. Drawing on three centuries of testimonies, archival documents, and contemporary interviews with formerly incarcerated women, it chronicles Black women’s experiences with the US criminal (in)justice system and the factors that have defined it since its inception. The book exposes today’s penal system where structural racism, systemic discrimination, and state sanctioned violence coalesce into keeping Black women contained. Trailblazing and ambitious, Dr. LeFlouria’s book will transform how we think about mass incarceration. less
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Aug 11
How the car become the battleground at the centre of the climate change culture wars. Since the pandemic, there has been a growth of conspiracies... moreHow the car become the battleground at the centre of the climate change culture wars. Since the pandemic, there has been a growth of conspiracies that centre on the so-called 'war on cars'. The far right argue that government measures to reduce fossil fuels are a stealth attack on ordinary people's individual liberty, the nuclear family, the ‘energy-secure’ nation, and ‘the people’. And they have come out both online and the streets, in opposition to urbanist policies such as the '15-Minute City', ULEZ [Ultra Low Emission Zones] and LTN [Low Traffic Neighbourhoods], alongside rural movements across Europe that feel that they have been ignored in favour of the city. Such protests also fold in attacks on the family, gender and reinforce paranoia around 'the Great Replacement'. In The Great Driving Right Show, the Zetkin Collective unpacks the origins of these conflicts and shows how, as the climate crisis worsens, the political right has inverted the narrative, treating solutions as more threatening than the crisis itself. This eventually evolves in attacks on Electric Vehicles, increased oil production and attacks on minorities. less
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Aug 15
University of Notre Dame Press
Fictions, Lies, and the Authority of Law discusses legal, political, and cultural difficulties that arise from the crisis of authority in the modern... moreFictions, Lies, and the Authority of Law discusses legal, political, and cultural difficulties that arise from the crisis of authority in the modern world. Is there any connection linking some of the maladies of modern life??cancel culture,? the climate of mendacity in public and academic life, fierce conflicts over the Constitution, disputes over presidential authority? Fictions, Lies, and the Authority of Law argues that these diverse problems are all a consequence of what Hannah Arendt described as the disappearance of authority in the modern world. In this perceptive study, Steven D. Smith offers a diagnosis explaining how authority today is based in pervasive fictions and how this situation can amount to, as Arendt put it, ?the loss of the groundwork of the world.? Fictions, Lies, and the Authority of Law considers a variety of problems posed by the paradoxical ubiquity and absence of authority in the modern world. Some of these problems are jurisprudential or philosophical in character; others are more practical and lawyerly?problems of presidential powers and statutory and constitutional interpretation; still others might be called existential. Smith?s use of fictions as his purchase for thinking about authority has the potential to bring together the descriptive and the normative and to think about authority as a useful hypothesis that helps us to make sense of the empirical world. This strikingly original book shows that theoretical issues of authority have important practical implications for the kinds of everyday issues confronted by judges, lawyers, and other members of society. less
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Aug 18
Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
A fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in San Francisco politics to its current moment on the... moreA fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in San Francisco politics to its current moment on the international stage, exploring the wild and dystopian ambition of the technocrats at its center, and offering a road map to resistance. When Silicon Valley says it is ‘‘moving fast and breaking things,’’ the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles—some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names—and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the algorithmic propaganda of social media. The Nerd Reich explains the origins, strategies, and ambitions of Silicon Valley’s war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco’s weaponized elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world’s richest men are building a new political order. The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history, it’s an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled not by coups or tanks, but by code, capital, and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back—if we act now. less
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Aug 18
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Aug 18
W. W. Norton & Company
From Congressman Jared Huffman, a behind-the-scenes look at the shocking extent of Christian nationalism’s reach in our government—and the fight to... more From Congressman Jared Huffman, a behind-the-scenes look at the shocking extent of Christian nationalism’s reach in our government—and the fight to defend church-state separation. less
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Aug 18
Dive deeper into the authoritarian leaders of yesterday and take practical steps today toward a better democratic society tomorrow, with past and... moreDive deeper into the authoritarian leaders of yesterday and take practical steps today toward a better democratic society tomorrow, with past and present examples from around the world. How do democracies die? We're watching it happen in real time. Elected domestic and international leaders are undermining democratic institutions, weaponizing government agencies, and fueling dangerous polarization. Turn on the news--or scroll social media--and the result is everywhere: fear, anger, and a growing sense of helplessness as citizens wonder, I'm just one person--what can I possibly do? More than simple analysis, How to Save Democracy: The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook empowers everyday citizens with practical, peaceful steps to turn anxiety into action and defend democratic institutions. Drawing on history, scholarly research, and her own experience working with refugees across Europe and Asia, Melissa Dalton-Bradford lays out core patterns in the authoritarian playbook, provides global examples of how these patterns have played out in history and modern day, and offers solutions for how citizens--as individuals and as groups--can take immediate action to reverse the erosion of democracy in their communities. less
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Encounter Books
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Aug 18
Liveright
“Mahalia Jackson was the greatest gospel singer of her time and an overlooked leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Her voice seemed born of heaven.”... more “Mahalia Jackson was the greatest gospel singer of her time and an overlooked leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Her voice seemed born of heaven.” ?Henry Louis Gates Jr. less
Hardcover
Aug 20
A sweeping historical panorama of democracy in the former French colonies in Africa
Paperback
Aug 25
Metropolitan Books
A leading historian’s revelatory exploration of antisemitism—from 1940s anti-Jewish riots until today—showing that it has long served as the... more A leading historian’s revelatory exploration of antisemitism—from 1940s anti-Jewish riots until today—showing that it has long served as the frontline in a war over freedom of speech, the hallmark of American liberalism less
Hardcover with dust jacket
Aug 25
University of Texas Press
An ethnographic study of how Iranian documentary filmmakers navigate censorship and creativity to shape civic discourse.
Hardcover
Aug 25
Princeton University Press
How Donald Trump laid waste to American politics, culture, and social order After Donald Trump’s rise to power, after the 2020 presidential election,... moreHow Donald Trump laid waste to American politics, culture, and social order After Donald Trump’s rise to power, after the 2020 presidential election, after January 6, is American politics past the point of no return? New York Times columnist and political reporter Thomas Byrne Edsall fears that the country may be headed over a cliff, arguing that the election of Donald Trump was the most serious threat to the American political system since the Civil War. In this compelling and illuminating book, Edsall documents how the Trump years ravaged the nation’s politics, culture, and social order. He explains the demographic shifts that helped make Trump’s election possible, and describes the racial and ethnic conflict, culture wars, rural/urban divide, diverging economies of red and blue states, and the transformation of both the Republican and Democratic parties that have left our politics in a state of permanent hostility. The Point of No Return brings together a series of Edsall’s columns, bookended by a new introduction and conclusion, which show how we got to this dangerous point. These dispatches from our new political landscape chronicle the emergence of what Edsall calls “the not-so-silent white majority” and show how Trump deployed fears about race and immigration to appeal to voters. Edsall examines Trump’s construction of an alternate reality, discusses why we don’t always vote according to our own self-interest, and explores the Democrats’ calibrated response. Considering the 2020 election and its violent aftermath, Edsall looks at the Capitol insurrection and warns that American democracy is under siege. The forces behind Trump’s election, and the “stop the steal” true believers, have pushed the nation to the brink. less
Trade Paperback
Aug 28
Catholic Education Press
Paperback
Aug 31
Behind the headlines, a struggle between two opposing philosophical visions has shaped the course of international efforts to save the planet from... moreBehind the headlines, a struggle between two opposing philosophical visions has shaped the course of international efforts to save the planet from global warming. The liberal cosmopolitanism of the great Enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant has been up against the darker vision of an authoritarian global order of great power rivals developed by Carl Schmitt, 'Crown Jurist of the Third Reich'. Clive Hamilton shows how the influence of Schmitt's once-taboo ideas has recently spread around the world - in Trump's America, in Xi Jinping's China, and in Europe with the rise of right-wing populism. His book maps how the actions of these three great powers have defined the course of global climate negotiations. The Kantian vision, best represented by the European Union, has common sense on its side - a threat to everyone that can be solved by collective responses. In practice, however, UN agreements have triggered resistance from surging anti-globalist forces influenced by the Nazi jurist's ideas, a world defined by friends and enemies and where weaker states submit to powerful ones. As the Earth hurtles towards a hot and perilous future, which of these worldviews prevails, Kant's or Schmitt's, could determine humanity's fate. less
Paperback
September 2026 57 titles
Sep 1
Hardcover
Sep 1
Princeton University Press
Trade Paperback
Sep 1
The New Press
Hardcover
Sep 1
Trade Paperback
Sep 1
Trade Paperback
Sep 1
BenBella Books
Hardcover
Sep 1
A global history of the fate of democracy and political order, showing how the nation-state first emerged to organize the world after the chaos<BR... moreA global history of the fate of democracy and political order, showing how the nation-state first emerged to organize the world after the chaos<BR /> of global war and imperial collapse in the middle of the twentieth century and how the nation-state survived a new wave of global chaos in the 1970s by flexing its sovereign power alongside the revival of nationalism, before creating new global forms of power based on the limitation of national economic management with the result that countries are ruled by seemingly powerful leaders who are incapable of maintaining good living standards for their citizens<P> less
Hardcover
Sep 1
Hardcover
Sep 1
Haymarket Books
Green energy and renewables are heralded as the only way to mitigate our ever-worsening ecological crisis. But that's not the whole story. In... moreGreen energy and renewables are heralded as the only way to mitigate our ever-worsening ecological crisis. But that's not the whole story. In Bad Energy, award-winning journalist Joshua Frank argues that the green energy transition is driven not by an effort to save the planet but by profit incentives. We must stop burning fossil fuels if we have any hope of saving the planet, but the significant, haphazard expansion of green energy in recent years--from large solar projects to wind energy to mining for renewables--has destroyed communities and ecosystems. And worse, renewables simply cannot match our ever-expanding demand for energy, driven in no small part by the rapid proliferation of data centers in the world's wealthiest nations. Taking readers from copper mines in Montana and Bolivia to wind farms in Wyoming to the geopolitical battle over deep-sea mining in the South Pacific, Bad Energy offers a stark assessment of the costs of the rush for renewables and the demand for endless growth. As Frank makes clear, we cannot consume our way out of climate chaos. What we need instead is rejection of the capitalist interests driving planetary collapse and a radical vision for a truly sustainable future. less
Trade Paperback
Sep 1
Center Street
Army veteran Graham Allen, one of today's most popular conservative voices, pulls no punches as he lays out the future and strategy of a... moreArmy veteran Graham Allen, one of today's most popular conservative voices, pulls no punches as he lays out the future and strategy of a movement to save America. President Trump's 2024 election marked the greatest political comeback in American history, halting left-wing efforts to fundamentally transform the United States. But in his most important book yet, Graham Allen makes clear that the fight is far from over. As Trump passes the baton to a new generation of fighters, the battle for America's future is only just beginning. In this unapologetic but forward-looking political manifesto, Graham examines the most critical issues facing the nation and argues that we are engaged not only in a political struggle, but in a spiritual battle for our future. He also explores the revival taking root across the country in the wake of the martyrdom of his friend Charlie Kirk and explains how to carry on the torch. Ultimately, Graham shows readers how to: Stand: Refuse to bow to cultural bullies, left-wing media activists, and political elites who believe they own this country. Fight: Not with blind rage, but with conviction, courage, organization, and faith--at the ballot box, in your community, in your church, and in your home. Win: Not just elections, but hearts and minds--reclaiming a future where America is once again the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known. less
Hardcover
Sep 1
Union Square & Co.
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, this volume brings together the two key documents that forged a new... moreIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, this volume brings together the two key documents that forged a new nation and continue to define its ideals, now in a beautiful gift edition for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Editions line. As the foundational texts of American democracy, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights remain as relevant today as they were over two centuries ago. This volume is an essential tool for understanding the powers of the government and the fundamental freedoms guaranteed to every citizen. less
Hardcover Paper over boards
Sep 1
Apollo Publishers
Part gripping survival story, part razor-sharp political comedy, Some Kids Left Behind is the inspiring true story of Lila Nordstrom’s journey from... more Part gripping survival story, part razor-sharp political comedy, Some Kids Left Behind is the inspiring true story of Lila Nordstrom’s journey from Ground Zero to Capitol Hill—and a rallying call for all unlikely activists to make their voices heard. less
Trade Paperback
Sep 3
Bloomsbury Academic
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 7
Black Feminist Politics: From the Voting Rights Act to the Kamala Harris Vice Presidency (1965–2025)
Palgrave Macmillan
This book offers a rigorous and historically grounded analysis of Black women’s political thought, activism, and institutional engagement across six... moreThis book offers a rigorous and historically grounded analysis of Black women’s political thought, activism, and institutional engagement across six decades. This book begins with 1965—a pivotal year in which the Voting Rights Act fundamentally transformed political participation for African Americans and, notably, the year Kamala Harris was born. This temporal convergence serves as the book’s organizing framework, illustrating how the expansion of voting rights and the evolution of Black feminist politics created the conditions that made Harris’s Vice Presidency possible. Drawing on political science, history, gender studies, and Black feminist theory, the chapters trace major developments in U.S. political life from 1965 to 2025. Topics include the interventions of Michelle Wallace, Ntozake Shange, and Alice Walker, as well as the implications of the Clarence Thomas–Anita Hill hearings for understanding gendered political vulnerability. The analysis also engages the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations, showing how contemporary movements—including Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and the resistance to book bans—extend a longer tradition of Black feminist political critique. The text foregrounds key analytical concepts such as linked fate and Black feminist epistemology, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of American politics, African American studies, and feminist theory. By situating Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidency within a broader historical trajectory, the book demonstrates that Black feminist political behavior is indispensable to understanding the development of modern U.S. democracy. less
Paperback
Sep 8
Constable & Robinson
When seen through Jewish eyes, the global future looks darker than it has for generations. Fuelled by venomous Israelophobia, violence against Jews,... moreWhen seen through Jewish eyes, the global future looks darker than it has for generations. Fuelled by venomous Israelophobia, violence against Jews, from Amsterdam to New York, from London to Melbourne, is back. Jews across the West are forced to hide their identities, while in the supposed safe haven of Israel they live under constant threat of rocket fire, shootings and stabbings. To make matters worse, in the United States and across Europe, digitally-fuelled nationalist chauvinism is on the march. It is no exaggeration to say that we are seeing the end of the golden age of post-war safety for Jews. This speaks volumes about the health of the West. Although Jews are among the first in the firing-line, liberal democracy itself is under threat from radicals on both sides of the political spectrum. Unforgivably, we have spent decades undermining our own values of patriotism and tradition, loyalty to peoplehood and homeland, a belief in borders and our peculiar religious and cultural sensibilities. These instincts, which had anchored human society since the dawn of history, were repressed in the name of Never Again; but they slowly gave birth to the opposite. Never Again? How the West betrayed the Jews and itself is an urgent new polemic from the author of the acclaimed Israelophobia , which discloses the social and historical causes of the maze of hostility in which Jews are now trapped. Charting the development of this dangerous cultural and geopolitical moment through a collapse in Western leadership since the Second World War, the award-winning columnist, broadcaster and foreign correspondent Jake Wallis Simons offers a searing analysis of the state of the West, arguing that we must remember our older values and stand up for them before it is too late. 'Essential reading and an urgent and chastening warning to our leaders and voters' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE 'Nobody reading this book can be left in any doubt: the fight against the latest evil upsurge in antisemitism must be won to ensure Western civilisation has a future' ANDREW NEIL 'A compelling and timely call to fight for our Western values' NIGEL FARAGE 'A timely diagnosis that captures the flawed mindset that is undermining the confidence of the West' KEMI BADENOCH 'A brave and sane voice in a debate all too often shorn of either' ANDREW ROBERTS 'A book about how to recover our confidence . . . recounted in a civil, Scrutonian and occasionally elegiac tone by a man who has lived the story he is telling' DANIEL HANNAN 'An essential book for our troubling times' BERNARD HENRI LÉVY 'Jake Wallis Simons is a brave and brilliant writer who can be trusted to bring rare moral clarity to the most contested issues of our times' MICHAEL GOVE 'A must-read for scholars, activists and concerned citizens alike' AYAAN HIRSI ALI 'I felt a whole lot better after reading this book' ALLISON PEARSON less
Hardcover
Sep 8
From the author of the New York Times best-selling The Case for Trump , the story of Trump's triumphant comeback and what his second term means... moreFrom the author of the New York Times best-selling The Case for Trump , the story of Trump's triumphant comeback and what his second term means for the future of our country When Donald Trump left office in January 2021, most observers thought his political career was over. Silenced on social media, pilloried by the press, and targeted for prosecution, the ex-president's future appeared bleak. But in the months and years that followed, Trump staged a historic political comeback, rising from disgrace to win a second presidential term that launched a social, cultural, political, and economic transformation for America. Here, best-selling author Victor Davis Hanson pinpoints how Trump regained power and came to lead an American counterrevolution. As Hanson reveals, the success and aggressiveness of Trump's second-term agenda can only be fully understood as the product of his four years in the political and legal wilderness. Hanson details the tactical errors and overreaches of Trump's opponents, as well as how Trump took note of those persecuting him and shaped his renewed agenda around striking back. Packed with indispensable insight into the larger patterns behind Donald Trump's rise, fall, and victorious return, The Counterrevolution is the definitive account of how a reelection transformed contemporary American history. less
Hardcover
Sep 8
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Discover how Trump became America's first domestic economic hit man--targeting citizens with corporate warfare tactics--and learn the urgent... moreDiscover how Trump became America's first domestic economic hit man--targeting citizens with corporate warfare tactics--and learn the urgent steps to save democracy. When John Perkins wrote Confessions of an Economic Hit Man in 2004, the covert system he exposed operated in distant countries through shadows and backdoor deals. Today, those same tactics--fear, debt, manufactured scarcity, and division--have turned inward against American citizens. And one person embodies this domestic transformation more than any other: Donald Trump. This isn't partisan politics. Every US president since JFK has deployed economic hit men to execute policy. But Trump is the first to master the playbook himself, applying these techniques to rural America, Rust Belt cities, and the forgotten middle class. Through twenty detailed chapters, Perkins traces how Trump branded the mirage of success, replaced legitimacy with leverage, and politicized truth itself. Drawing on his decades of work exposing corporatocracy, Perkins reveals the four pillars sustaining this system and offers a path forward for transforming a system turned against itself. For readers alarmed by corporate power, economic inequality, and threats to democracy, this book is both an urgent warning and a roadmap for resistance. less
Trade Paperback
Sep 8
Penguin Press
Hardcover
Sep 8
St. Martin's Press
The playbook for consigning MAGA-style politics to the ash heap of history (where it belongs). Featuring a foreword by Jonathan V. Last.
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 8
St. Martin's Griffin
An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller! A memoir--and a manifesto—like no other, by a true maverick in American politics With a foreword... more An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller! A memoir--and a manifesto—like no other, by a true maverick in American politics With a foreword by Nick Saban less
Trade Paperback
Sep 8
St. Martin's Essentials
From the NYT bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy , a reckoning with the moral collapse of white Christianity and a call to... more From the NYT bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy , a reckoning with the moral collapse of white Christianity and a call to protect American democracy less
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 15
Trade Paperback
Sep 15
Flatiron Books
<b>Alex Wagner—cable news anchor, acclaimed journalist, TV personality—tells the wild origin story of the conservative takeover of the American... more<b>Alex Wagner—cable news anchor, acclaimed journalist, TV personality—tells the wild origin story of the conservative takeover of the American judiciary, and how it all started with the Reagan Revolution of 1980.</b><P> less
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 15
Trade Paperback
Sep 15
In this profoundly important reassessment of constitutional interpretation, the eminent legal philosopher Hadley Arkes argues that... moreIn this profoundly important reassessment of constitutional interpretation, the eminent legal philosopher Hadley Arkes argues that "originalism" alone is an inadequate answer to judicial activism. Untethered from “mere Natural Law”—the moral principles knowable by all—our legal and constitutional system is doomed to incoherence. The framers of the Constitution regarded the “self-evident” truths of the Natural Law as foundational. And yet in our own time, both liberals and conservatives insist that we must interpret the Constitution while ignoring its foundation. Making the case anew for Natural Law, Arkes finds it not in theories hovering in the clouds or in benign platitudes (“be generous,” “be selfless”). He draws us back, rather, to the ground of Natural Law as the American Founders understood it, the anchoring truths of common sense—truths grasped at once by the ordinary man, unburdened by theories imbibed in college and law school. When liberals discovered hitherto unknown rights in the “emanations” and “penumbras” of a “living constitution,” conservatives responded with an “originalism” that refuses to venture beyond the bare text. But in framing that text, the Founders appealed to moral principles that were there before the Constitution and would be there even if there were no Constitution. An originalism that is detached from those anchor - ing principles has strayed far from the original meaning of the Constitution. It is powerless, moreover, to resist the imposition of a perverse moral vision on our institutions and our lives. Brilliant in its analysis, essential in its argument, Mere Natural Law is a must-read for everyone who cares about the Constitution, morality, and the rule of law. less
Trade Paperback
Sep 15
W. W. Norton & Company
The Supreme Court claims the extraordinary power to strike down laws passed by Congress--and for more than a century now, it has used this power to... moreThe Supreme Court claims the extraordinary power to strike down laws passed by Congress--and for more than a century now, it has used this power to undermine democracy. But does the Constitution force us to live under the rule of nine robed lawyers? In this remarkable work, Harvard Law professors Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan dismantle "judicial supremacy," the myth that the Court should have the final say on what the Constitution means. Far from an eternal principle, judicial supremacy gained prominence only in response to Reconstruction, when the Court took it upon itself to safeguard the interests of capital and white supremacy. Bowie and Renan trace how this distorted vision of constitutional authority has remade the country. Along the way, they challenge how liberals understand the Court's most celebrated rulings, showing that the left has unwittingly subscribed to the very ideology that now threatens it. Recovering a lost constitutional tradition--one forged by abolitionists, labor leaders, and civil rights pioneers--Supremacy calls for power to be returned to where the Constitution put it: Congress. less
Hardcover
Sep 15
Yale University Press
A bold assessment of America's populist turn--and a roadmap for rebuilding faith in liberal democracy Former Congressman Barney Frank offers a... moreA bold assessment of America's populist turn--and a roadmap for rebuilding faith in liberal democracy Former Congressman Barney Frank offers a timely analysis of how liberals in the United States and other democracies lost support to xenophobic populism--and how they can find their way back. He argues that this shift stems from two critical failures on the left: first, ignoring rising economic inequality, and second, failing to disassociate itself from the politically toxic social agenda of "the left wing of the left wing's left"--especially on immigration, policing, and sexual identity. These errors led many voters to believe that the left was either indifferent or hostile to their interests. Combining history and policy insight with his characteristic humor, Frank offers a strategic path toward reclaiming a just and democratic future by decreasing economic inequality and addressing social problems without alienating the majority of voters. less
Hardcover
Sep 15
Hardcover
Sep 15
W. W. Norton & Company
Hardcover
Sep 15
W. W. Norton & Company
Call It Evil is a bold reckoning with one of the most fraught words in our moral vocabulary. Philosopher Susan Neiman argues that "evil" is... moreCall It Evil is a bold reckoning with one of the most fraught words in our moral vocabulary. Philosopher Susan Neiman argues that "evil" is not a relic of the past or a term to be avoided, but a vital lens through which to understand the threats facing democracy today. From the rise of Donald Trump to the erosion of shared values, Neiman examines how our reluctance to name evil has left public life vulnerable to demagogues who twist morality to their own ends. Drawing on history--from fascism to the moral failures of recent US leaders--she shows how the normalization of wrongdoing corrodes trust, distorts justice, and endangers our future. This is a book for readers who refuse to accept moral confusion as the price of political life, and who believe that confronting evil is the first step toward renewal. less
Hardcover
Sep 15
“J.Tom’s account of corruption and murder is gripping and full of surprises. His fight for accountability brought a tear to my eye. But as shocking... more“J.Tom’s account of corruption and murder is gripping and full of surprises. His fight for accountability brought a tear to my eye. But as shocking as the crimes were—including the threats to J.Tom himself—the book also contains lighter moments that made me laugh. A modern-day To Kill a Mockingbird.”~Norman Eisen, CNN legal analyst, Senior Fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, co-founder States United Democracy Center, author, lawyer“J.Tom's compelling account is both chilling and satisfying, as you see justice being delivered upon a killer.”~Richard Deane, President, Association of American Trial Lawyers and former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia“A Rainy Night In Georgia gives us many things: a thrilling read of a horrific crime; a tale of corruption and the chilling danger of facing it; and a plot as gripping as a good novel that familiarizes the reader with the authentic workings of the justice system. It is the inspiring first-hand account of a district attorney willing to put his own life at risk to assure that justice is done."~Diane McPhail, author of The Abolitionist’s Daughter, The Seamstress of New Orleans, and Follow the Stars Home“A fresh, fast-moving take. How the crime unfolded and the greedy, power-hungry motives behind it are as shocking today as the headlines were at the time. Mixing memoir with a compelling true crime story, J.Tom joins an illustrious group of attorneys-turned-authors whose page-turning prose keeps the reader as engaged as the jurors who once listened to their courtroom oratory.”~Melita Easters, panelist at The Georgia Gang, Executive Director and Founding Chair at Georgia WIN List“Combining J.Tom Morgan’s roles as prosecutor and shocked member of society, this is an unbelievable tale—one that was all too true. A riveting inside look at the unfolding investigation of an outrageous and bizarre assassination.”~Bill Torpy, Metro columnist, The Atlanta Journal Constitution“The public's c less
Trade Paperback
Sep 15
Prometheus
Trade Paperback
Sep 15
<p><strong>The revised and expanded edition of Agustín Laje’s bestseller book, <em>The Culture War</em>... more<p><strong>The revised and expanded edition of Agustín Laje’s bestseller book, <em>The Culture War</em> contains a new cover, prologue, and insights on the impact his book has made on conservative politics in Latin America. </strong><strong>This book is a must-have for retailers targeting a growing audience seeking insight into cultural and political discourse. </strong></p><BR><p><strong> </strong></p><P> less
Hardcover with printed dust jacket
Sep 15
Simon & Schuster
From New York Times bestselling author William I. Hitchcock, a riveting revisionist portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the lead-up to World War... moreFrom New York Times bestselling author William I. Hitchcock, a riveting revisionist portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the lead-up to World War II, tracing his--and America's--awakening to the threat of fascism. How did FDR and the American public respond to the rise of dictators across Europe and Asia on the eve of World War II? The familiar narrative is that they reacted with indifference and embraced isolationism. Only with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were Americans reluctantly drawn into the global conflict. But distinguished historian William I. Hitchcock reveals a far more complex and surprising story. From the time Mussolini came to power in 1922 to America's entry into the war in 1941, Americans engaged in a fraught national debate over the rising threat--and for some, the lure--of fascism. At the center of this debate was Roosevelt himself. When he took office in 1933, Roosevelt was determined to avoid foreign entanglements that would harm his ambitious domestic agenda of the New Deal. But over the course of his first two terms, a network of journalists, activists, advisers, and diplomats gradually awakened him to the global dangers of fascism. Roosevelt's transformation was part of a larger national reckoning with authoritarianism around the world. A Shadow Over the World shines a light on a time when a coalition of courageous humanists gathered around a visionary leader to forge a new purpose for America: to protect democracy, oppose imperialism, support human rights, and lead a global fight for freedom. Their successful struggle against the dark forces of fascism holds powerful lessons for our own perilous times. less
Hardcover
Sep 15
Broadleaf Books
From the founding fathers to the rise of Christian nationalism, Devils of Democracy reveals how America's centuries-long obsession with evil has... moreFrom the founding fathers to the rise of Christian nationalism, Devils of Democracy reveals how America's centuries-long obsession with evil has shaped--and endangered--our democracy. Americans love political demons. From the Revolutionary War to today, in fact, America has been steeped in the demonic and the devilish. Demons populate the spaces of American daily life in ways we might be inclined to dismiss, and they exert a power and a hold over our political imaginations that is, arguably, downright diabolical. Yet as strange as our collective obsession with the interaction between demons and politics might seem, this deep-rooted fascination is a meaningful part of our culture and communities, our history and heritage, our religion and recreation, the personal and the political. And it may be precisely this obsession that has led us to our present-day political crisis. While we may be tempted to turn our attention away from the discomfort of demons, author Michael E. Heyes challenges us to a clear-eyed reckoning that requires us to do the opposite. Arguing that we live in a nation that could not exist in its present form without the demonic beliefs that built it, he invites every one of us to join him in confronting spiritual-political demonization in the US head-on, starting with the frightening political point currently confronting our nation, then circling back in time to explore and illuminate the role of demons in US politics throughout our history, drawing connections along the way to our present Trump-era moment and building to the current disturbing demonization of democratic people and institutions, as performed by some groups in the powerful Christian right. As a country, we need to find our way out of this mess, and an important first step is looking at how we got here.If we are to forge a new path forward, we have no choice but to deal with our demons. less
Hardcover
Sep 15
The true, inspiring story of the new parents who spearheaded an unlikely climate victory. From the rising climate advocate named to the Time100 Next... moreThe true, inspiring story of the new parents who spearheaded an unlikely climate victory. From the rising climate advocate named to the Time100 Next list, for political junkies and anyone who cares about the environment. “Always. Read. Leah Stokes.” —Ezra Klein, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Abundance They were perhaps an unlikely trio: the professor Leah Stokes, the policy wonk Sonia Aggarwal in the White House, and the DC insider Adrian Deveny in the Senate, but together, they crafted the boldest climate legislation of our times. In The Carbon Wave , Stokes chronicles the turbulent path of their climate bill as it veered between breakthrough and collapse—from the hopeful beginnings of the Green New Deal in 2018 to the bill’s near-certain defeat by Senator Joe Manchin in the winter of 2021 to the surprise passage of the landmark legislation in August of 2022. During this critical time, the author was pregnant or in the NICU by the side of her premature twins, and Aggarwal and Deveny were new parents too. Interlacing personal narratives with stories from Congress, the White House, and outside activists, Stokes shows how dogged perseverance and collective action can still bend the course of history. The book concludes with an update from the second Trump administration, explaining the parts of the bill that were—and were not—rolled back, and why we should remain hopeful that progress is still being made. Everyone has been told to shrink their carbon footprint and lighten their load on our planet by changing their behavior. But what if instead of making ourselves smaller, we joined with others to maximize our impact? That’s the carbon wave. And this book shows us how to make it. “I have said before, and I will probably say again, that Leah Stokes understands the details of our energy policy dilemmas better than anyone.” —Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun less
Hardcover
Sep 15
Little, Brown and Company
In the tradition of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me , bell hook's All About Love , and even James Baldwin's The Fire Next... moreIn the tradition of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me , bell hook's All About Love , and even James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time , comes a groundbreaking blend of personal and political commentary from acclaimed memoirist Casey Gerald, offering an iconoclastic reframe of resistance and rebellion to meet the current moment and remake the world on our terms. In 2019, 400 years after the first Africans were stolen and brought to American shores for enslavement, Casey Gerald made a bold and controversial proclamation on national television: "We've been given strategies to make it in this country, to endure this land... but there's another very important tradition that each person has the right and opportunity and perhaps, at this very urgent moment, the responsibility to reclaim, and that is the strategy of flight, of escape." His interviewer, Michel Martin, asked, "Where are we going?" The Great Refusal is the answer to Martin's apt question. In a short yet powerful volume, Gerald maps the path forward, calling on the works of Black luminaries, writers, and activists, as well as his own experience stepping back from the limelight and reassessing our current strategies of resistance and endurance. He implores us to tend to our inner resources and restrengthen our own worlds. Much resistance, he argues, is an inherent dialogue with the oppressor, playing on their battlefield, a defense to their offensive. (He is a former football star, after all.) Now, again, we find ourselves on the shorelines of destruction. The strategies we've been taught - assimilation, respectability politics, meritocracy - are stalling out or degrading us further. What would rebellion look like if we stepped out of this cycle and imagined a different world, one on our terms? Marginalized Americans are in a gridlock fight for dignity in a system that is hellbent on never granting it. It's time we understood our power, our peace, and our needs, and built them on our own instead of begging for scraps. Gerald offer's a way -- one that saved him, just as it once saved his forebears: the great refusal. less
Hardcover
Sep 15
We are all more than the worst thing we’ve ever done “Margulies tells the stories of people who have done monstrous things but are not monsters, are... moreWe are all more than the worst thing we’ve ever done “Margulies tells the stories of people who have done monstrous things but are not monsters, are not forever defined by their worst acts. He writes beautifully of pain and loss, but also of redemption and transformation….A wonderfully hopeful book about what it means to be human.”—Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking In Cast Out, civil rights lawyer Joseph Margulies insists that those who commit even the most heinous crimes are one of us and should be judged in a spirit of forgiveness. He explains that American society is too often unforgiving, preferring to cast out those we consider irredeemable by fixating narrowly on the question, “What did they do?”, and imagining that those who have done great wrongs have no past worth learning and no future worth preserving. But judgment in a forgiving spirit demands that we ask, “What happened?” What brought a human being to this place. Through intimate interviews, his rich chapters bring to life six men and women, sharing their (sometimes brutal) crimes, the grim but all-too-human paths that led them there, and their evolution and insights. Eye-opening and unflinching, Cast Out makes us truly see those society locks away—the so-called “worst of the worst”. It challenges the reader to see us in them and them in us, and in that way, to recognize the humanity we all share. less
Hardcover
Sep 15
Trade Paperback
Sep 15
Hardcover
Sep 15
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
A scathing investigation into the apocalyptic thinking of the Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries, and populist survivalists who... more A scathing investigation into the apocalyptic thinking of the Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries, and populist survivalists who increasingly define the contemporary right—and a recipe for how to fight them. less
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 15
St. Martin's Essentials
A chilling and urgently needed exposé on the forces pushing American politics and religion toward a post-constitutional autocracy
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 22
W. W. Norton & Company
Following Hamas's October 7 attack, this book argues, the Biden administration embraced Israel's military campaign in Gaza with US-provided... moreFollowing Hamas's October 7 attack, this book argues, the Biden administration embraced Israel's military campaign in Gaza with US-provided bombs that were soon massacring Palestinians while Washington did little to free hostages or shield civilians. Government experts dissented and protests broke out nationwide. Still, Joe Biden denied he was providing a blank check to Benjamin Netanyahu. He said he had a red line for Israel--but kept weapons flowing after it was crossed. Through extensive reporting, award-winning journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed chronicles decision-making inside a White House that resisted criticism or course correction as its failures became undeniable. As Biden followed America's worst instincts in foreign policy, he paved the way for Donald Trump to continue down an even darker path. Featuring sharp insights into the workings of the president's inner circle and America's national security establishment, Crossing the Red Line will be essential to understanding the US role in global affairs for decades to come. less
Hardcover
Sep 22
Princeton University Press
Trade Paperback
Sep 22
Harper
Hardcover
Sep 22
Union Square & Co.
A noted Harvard-educated lawyer gives an impassioned plea for the primacy of the First Amendment--which might be the most consequential issue of our... moreA noted Harvard-educated lawyer gives an impassioned plea for the primacy of the First Amendment--which might be the most consequential issue of our lifetime. How can social media, technology, politics, and free speech coexist in a functioning democracy? It's a question that has been brought before the Supreme Court, and an issue that will certainly play a factor in our presidential election and every election thereafter. The First Amendment also has relevance to our criminal justice system, our college campus culture, even our zoning laws. It has implications for everything from how legal disputes are resolved to why certain blocks have tons of porn shops. And at the center of this most defining issue of our time is lawyer Alex Spiro. While Republicans think he's a Democrat and Democrats think he's a Republican, Spiro is, at his core, an unwavering believer in free speech. In this book, he takes readers through some of the most defining free speech cases of his career--from an NBA star's clash with police, to the infamous "pedo guy" tweet Elon sent about a British caver, to mediating between financier Bill Ackerman and Harvard in the anti-Semitism uproar that followed the events of October 7, 2023 in Israel. Spiro also examines free speech in relation to other consequential events, such as the January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol. And he looks back at the history of the First Amendment, analyzing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which was invoked by President Donald Trump in 2025. He mixes engaging storytelling with constitutional law and history, urging readers to prod their own double-standards on the subject. less
Hardcover
Sep 22
The nation's leading expert on political violence diagnoses the gravest threat to American democracy--and how to overcome it The January 6th... moreThe nation's leading expert on political violence diagnoses the gravest threat to American democracy--and how to overcome it The January 6th riot, the attempted kidnapping of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the shootings of Minnesota legislators, the two attempted assassinations of Donald Trump, attacks on judges, as well as the recent killing of Charlie Kirk--Americans are increasingly embracing political violence. And the call for blood comes from both sides of the aisle. In Our Own Worst Enemies, Robert A. Pape argues that American democracy is at a precarious moment because the principal danger in this new phase will come not from a fringe militia group. Rooting his observations in both historical data and fascinating (and terrifying) original interviews with contemporary political actors, Pape shows that support for political violence against democratic institutions is now as likely to come from "normal" political activists with nice homes and 401(k)s as it is from the Proud Boys and the cast of sometimes-oddball characters who stormed the Capitol. He identifies the precursors to the current moment, explains why the old solutions are not working this time around, and articulates what is needed to safeguard democracy in this new age of "violent populism." For over two centuries, American democracy has depended on citizens' willingness to accept political differences and peaceful transitions of power. Our Own Worst Enemies tells us how we can return to those all-important norms. less
Hardcover
Sep 22
We’re living in an age of deep political anger and frustration. Where did it come from? All the Wrong Moves offers a new, eye-opening answer, rooted... more We’re living in an age of deep political anger and frustration. Where did it come from? All the Wrong Moves offers a new, eye-opening answer, rooted in history, business, and the author’s firsthand experience, that reveals the true origins of America’s current political crisis. less
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 22
St. Martin's Press
A compelling and insightful book that reclaims faith as a force for good in public life and rebukes those who use it to harm and discriminate, by... more A compelling and insightful book that reclaims faith as a force for good in public life and rebukes those who use it to harm and discriminate, by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear less
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 22
Bloomsbury Publishing
Amy Westervelt, investigative reporter and host of Drilled , shows how the tentacles of corporate propaganda infiltrated our media ecosystem,... more Amy Westervelt, investigative reporter and host of Drilled , shows how the tentacles of corporate propaganda infiltrated our media ecosystem, undermined democracy, and now threaten the very nature of truth itself. less
Hardcover with dust jacket
Sep 22
Bloomsbury Continuum
A searing insight into the radicalization of Silicon Valley, from Elon Musk to Peter Thiel, David Sacks and Donald Trump, and how it will affect our... more A searing insight into the radicalization of Silicon Valley, from Elon Musk to Peter Thiel, David Sacks and Donald Trump, and how it will affect our lives. less
Trade Paperback
Sep 22
Hanover Square Press
From CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Dana Bash comes a riveting historical journey into the most... more From CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Dana Bash comes a riveting historical journey into the most crucial elections in history, from the throes and uprisings of Ancient Rome to the modern-day political climate that put today’s leaders in power less
Hardcover
Sep 29
Princeton University Press
Trade Paperback
Sep 29
Independent Institute
Hardcover
Sep 29
Little, Brown and Company
Paperback
Sep 29
Disruption Books
Government leaders including Wes Moore, Tate Reeves, and Rahm Emanuel share success stories of how they used evidence-based programs in their... more Government leaders including Wes Moore, Tate Reeves, and Rahm Emanuel share success stories of how they used evidence-based programs in their regions to combat issues like homelessness, unemployment, and education setbacks; geared toward those in the public sector who can learn to do the same. less
Hardcover
Sep 29
St. Martin's Press
A revelatory and immersive biography of a Southern white woman who was a key figure in the early civil rights movement, devoting her life and work... more A revelatory and immersive biography of a Southern white woman who was a key figure in the early civil rights movement, devoting her life and work to ending segregation in America. less
Hardcover with dust jacket
October 2026 2 titles
Oct 1
Bloomsbury Academic
Hardcover with dust jacket
Oct 13
Henry Holt & Company
| Metropolitan Books
A bold look at the unexpected ways porn shapes our lives, with a feminist defense, drawn from Erika Lust’s decades in adult filmmaking, that argues... moreA bold look at the unexpected ways porn shapes our lives, with a feminist defense, drawn from Erika Lust’s decades in adult filmmaking, that argues for a more ethical porn that can transform sexual politicsFor more than two decades, Erika Lust has been pushing back against shame and stereotypes, building a new kind of adult cinema—one that is feminist, ethical, and deeply human. In Lust: Pleasure, Performance, Power, she tells the story of how a shy “good girl” from Sweden came to create one of the most talked-about studios in the world. She takes us behind the scenes of her films, where every detail matters: the casting, the consent talks, the way a set can feel safe, playful, and alive. We meet performers who are treated as collaborators, not objects, and glimpse the passion and chaos of making art about sex. Lust makes the provocative argument that porn is not the root of society’s problems but a mirror of them. Instead of scapegoating it and missing the chance to address those problems, Erika offers pragmatic solutions for how we can develop and improve the industry. She rejects censorship and moral-panic legislation, which history shows only makes things worse, and instead points to the power of telling more complex, nuanced stories of sex and gender. While sharing openly about her experience as a director, Erika argues that pleasure is not shameful or frivolous but a basic right, and that questions of sexuality and representation are inseparable from our broader culture and politics. Raw, passionate, and inspiring, Lust is a manifesto for anyone who has ever felt ashamed of desire, as well as a reminder that telling the truth about sex can change the world. less
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