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Behind the Curtain of Power
by Rune OlsøWe all know the names of the last US presidents, but who were the masterminds that catapulted them into the highest echelon of power? Go behind the scenes for an honest look at the way a handful of exceptional political operatives manipulated, cajoled, and maneuvered their way through the political battlefield of presidential elections. Discover who they are, deep down; where they come from and the foals and fears driving them. With nicknames like “Bad Boy,” “The Ragin’ Cajun,” “the Architect... more -
American Fascism
by Brynn TannehillTrump is out of the White House, but American democracy is on the ropes and teetering on the brink of competitive authoritarianism controlled by theocrats and oligarchs. With its cherished institutions hobbled, political norms trampled, guardrails severely damaged, and body politic divided by chasms of race and geography, can the U.S. survive another administration dedicated to establishing de facto single party rule? In this compelling, comprehensive analysis, Brynn Tannehill draws on her exper... more -
Politics of Being. Wisdom and Science for a New Development Paradigm
by thomas legrandWhat would a wisdom-based or “spiritual” approach to politics look like? How can we tap into science to support our conscious collective evolution? In this groundbreaking work, Thomas Legrand proposes to fundamentally reframe our model of development from its current emphasis on “having” to one focused on “being”. Mobilizing a wealth of scientific research from many different fields, the core teachings of wisdom traditions, and his own personal experience, Legrand invites us to a profound and p... more -
Jumpstart Your Allyship: Five Easy Steps to Ally with BIPOCs
by Xolani KacelaDon’t Be a Silent Ally- Educate Yourself and Discover Ways to Ally Yourself With BIPOCs and Let Your Voices Be Heard - In Less Than 30 Minutes, Learn 5 Easy Steps to Ally With BIPOCs!
Do you want to educate yourself on race and politics?
Do you struggle handling conflict?
Would you like to learn how to control difficult conversations?
Well, your search is over. Find all the answers on how to control conflict, how... more
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Racism by Proxy
by Johnny TownsendAre you biased? Am I? The short answer is yes. We all are. Having bias isn’t a choice. We can’t avoid it. We prefer members of our religion, our country, our political party, and speakers of our native language. We’re taught bias by people who aren’t conscious of their biases, and we in turn unintentionally pass them on to others. So it’s not a “sin” to be biased. It’s inevitable. What matters is not allowing our unchosen biases to exert absolute control over our decisions and be... more -
Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives
by Anne MichaudVeteran political journalist Anne Michaud knows the hidden agendas women employ to gain and cling to power. Working as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and awarded “Columnist of the Year” by the New York News Publishers Association, Anne has researched the women behind some of the most notorious men in the public eye. She discovered a surprising pattern as old as the dynastic maneuverings of England’s medieval queens. Today, women married to the “royalty” of our times–politicians–make ... more -
Regulate!
by Clarence M. AllenRegulate! The Manual goes through the things in our lives where they are the most problems. There are adventures of what goes on in our neighborhood and cities all across America and the world. There is action, there are characters. Regulate! The Manual is also interactive. There are things for you to do as you regulate your way through life. There are tricks and traps inside of Regulate. Regulate! The Manual has covered the gangs, the gang members, the gang bangers, and the gangsters, racism, g... more -
Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination
by Peter J. BoniTruth, Family, and the History of Artificial Insemination By his 40s, Peter J. Boni was an accomplished CEO, with a specialty in navigating high-tech companies out of hot water. Just before his fiftieth birthday, Peter’s seventy-five-year-old mother suffers a post-surgical stroke and unveils a blockbuster revelation: His father is not his biological father. Peter was conceived via an anonymous sperm donor. Through two decades of relentless research, he discovers his genealogical origin and a ... more -
American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation
by Seth David RadwellAn enlightened exploration of history to unite a deeply divided America The political dialogue in America has collapsed. Raw and bitter emotions such as anger and resentment have crowded out any logical debate. In this investigative tracing of our nation’s divergent roots, author Seth David Radwell explains that only reasoned analysis and historical perspective can act as salves for the irrational political discourse that is raging at present. Two disparate Americas have always coexisted, ... more -
Bring Back the Poll Tax! The GOP War on Voting Rights
by Earl Ofari HutchinsonIn Bring Back the Poll Tax! —The GOP War on Voting Rights, Political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson presents a grim and gloomy assessment of how, why, and by what means the GOP has waged a ruthless, no-holds-barred war to massively restrict voting in America. Hutchinson surveys the history of the ploys, laws, and barriers the GOP has thrown up. He assesses the history of voting rights suppression and disenfranchisement of Blacks and minorities from the days of the Jim Crow poll taxes and literacy... more -
From Lincoln to Trump
by Monette Bebow-ReinhardJam packed with the political evolution of those issues that still matter to us today. Second edition includes notations on all the presidents starting with Washington to show the changes in the parties. Continues with in-depth looks at the GOP presidents starting with Lincoln, and summaries of the Democrats. Demonstrates how we got from anti-slavery Lincoln to anti-black Trump. -
Socialism Revealed: Why Socialism's Issues Have Never Permitted Success in a Real Economy
by Phillip J. BrysonSocialism Revealed summarizes he history of socialist thought and socialist economic theories. It also reviews the attempts to develop socialist economies in the Soviet Union and the bloc countries, China, India, and in West European democratic countries. Finally, it reviews the economic implications of policies under discussion by democrats and socialist activists in today’s politics. Previously, Professor Bryson combined a detailed three-volume treatise into a single, encyclopedic, comprehens... more -
Usurpers: How voters stopped the GOP takeover of North Carolina's courts
by Billy CorriherRepublican legislators across the U.S. are taking aim at state courts: gerrymandering judges, partisan elections, and court packing. It's a page from the North Carolina legislature's playbook. But in North Carolina, voters protected the courts that stopped voter suppression. They thwarted the GOP’s worst power grabs from 2016 to 2018, even though Republicans had complete control over the legislative process. The story begins when the GOP took over the state legislature in 2010 and gerrymander... more -
Human Rising
by Roar Alexander MikalsenHuman Rising exposes how power politics and unconsciousness maintains a regime of drug prohibition. Written as a defence against arbitrary persecution, it explores the link between drug barons and governments, and shows why the drug laws violate basic human rights protections. -
Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted
by Mrinal GokhaleSaaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted shares the true stories of second-generation Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi immigrants who navigate mental health in the West- the U.S. U.K., and Canada. Each featured interviewee discusses how destigmatizing mental health became their fight, and how they're bridging the gap of access, education, and acceptance between generations. From topics like identity, culture, socialization, academia, love, loss, and trauma, each unique story unvei... more