Interference
Interference uncovers the explosive revelations of the Mueller investigation, detailing the behind-the-scenes efforts to expose Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election to favor Donald Trump and the ways Trump interfered in the ongoing investigation, as recounted by Robert Mueller's closest colleagues, and including an introduction by Mueller himself. The team also shares new and important insights about the role of a special counsel and a criminal investigation in holding a president accountable. Interference is the "essential" (Kirkus Reviews) true history of the most important and consequential decisions, obstacles, and quandaries Mueller and his team faced when investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. For the first time, Mueller's only deputy, his most senior counselor who served on the Watergate Special Prosecution Force, and the lead prosecutor looking into obstruction of justice and Russian interference, have come together to tell a highly relevant and readable account of their investigation into election interference and the connections between various Russians and members of the 2016 Trump campaign. Mueller himself wrote the book's preface. Interference highlights the many actions Russia took as it favored candidate Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, offering a powerful reminder of how committed Russia was to influence the election outcome. Ultimately, the special counsel brought indictments against thirty-four individuals and entities, including Trump's campaign chairman; his deputy campaign chairman; a campaign advisor; his first national security advisor; a longtime Trump associate; and over two-dozen Russian nationals. Every case that was able to proceed to a conclusion resulted in a guilty verdict or plea. Interference explains the motivations and actions of Russia (which has not stopped exploiting American weaknesses), the importance and limitations of a special counsel, and the urgent need for people to make principled decisions even when being pushed from all directions not to do so. Much can be learned from the experiences faced by Mueller's team as they broke ground on some of the most complicated challenges facing our country--then and now. Their findings are essential to an understanding of America's current struggle to preserve the rule of law and strike the balance between presidential immunity and presidential accountability. The narrative carries special relevance following the Supreme Court's 2024 decision granting broad immunity to a president, a decision that sharply limits the conduct for which a president can be prosecuted--or even investigated.
Echoes of Deception
Lies have always traveled fast, but today they move at the speed of a click-rewiring politics, reshaping societies, and eroding trust across the globe. From viral memes that turn fringe ideas mainstream to state-sponsored influence campaigns that destabilize democracies, disinformation and propaganda have become the most powerful weapons of the digital age.This book pulls back the curtain on how and why falsehoods outperform facts. It reveals the psychology that makes people vulnerable, the algorithms that amplify outrage, and the deliberate strategies that corporations, governments, and extremist groups use to flood the world with noise. Drawing on gripping case studies-from election interference and climate denial to deepfakes and information warfare-it exposes the mechanics of deception in a way that is both unsettling and clarifying.For readers concerned about media manipulation and political influence, educators teaching digital literacy, or citizens seeking a clear lens in an era of post-truth politics analysis, this book offers not easy answers but sharper tools. It shows why echo chambers algorithms thrive, how cognitive bias and belief formation shape our choices, and what countermeasures actually work to resist manipulation without falling into paralyzing distrust.By the end, you will gain a practical framework to spot patterns of deceit, evaluate narratives with new clarity, and recognize when your own emotions are being played. In a world where lies spread faster than truth, discernment is no longer optional-it is survival.
The China Matrix
The U.S. ruling class sold out America to China. Can Donald Trump destroy the alliance before it's too late? For half a century, America's establishment has forged an alliance with the Chinese Communist Party--one that enriched elites, hollowed out the middle class, and imperiled U.S. national security. They sold out American workers for cheap labor, Wall Street profits, and political power. But then came Donald Trump. In The China Matrix, New York Times bestselling investigative journalist Lee Smith reveals the shocking truth about how U.S. political and corporate elites conspired with Beijing to reshape the global order--at America's expense. From Henry Kissinger's secret deals with Mao to the tech oligarchs cozying up to Xi Jinping, Smith exposes the web of corruption and betrayal that spans decades. He reveals how globalism, Silicon Valley, and the media worked together to whitewash China's crimes while dismantling American industry and national security. But this is also a story of resistance. Smith chronicles how Trump's presidency shattered the illusion of a benign China, forcing the establishment to confront the consequences of their own greed. From trade wars to TikTok, fentanyl to finance, The China Matrix details the battle between America First and the entrenched pro-China elite--and what's at stake in the next chapter of this global showdown. With stunning new revelations about Elon Musk's growing influence, Joe Biden's China entanglements, and the role of U.S. universities in Beijing's espionage network, The China Matrix is a gripping expos矇 of the most dangerous alliance in modern history--and the fight to break free before time runs out.
Socialism, Capitalism, and Democracy
In an era of heightened political polarization, "Socialism, Capitalism & Democracy" offers voters a clear-eyed primer on competing economic philosophies shaping American governance. Tom Lewellen cuts through partisan rhetoric to illuminate how Socialist and Capitalist approaches influence everything from property rights and market competition to government accountability and personal freedom. Drawing on insights from Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and Joseph Schumpeter, Lewellen examines how these principles manifest in real-world policies affecting education, retirement, healthcare, and poverty reduction. The book reveals why some government programs succeed while others fail to meet objectives despite massive spending. Rather than advocating for either extreme, Lewellen proposes a middle path featuring evidence-based governance-a system that tests hypotheses, measures outcomes, and adapts when programs underperform. His proposed "CIVIL Governance" platform offers ten transformative reforms designed to increase economic growth, improve government efficiency, and bridge partisan divides. Written for the common voter but rich with economic insights, this accessible exploration exposes how America's oscillation between competing governance models has hampered growth and created unsustainable systems. With China's economic ascendance looming, Lewellen presents a compelling case for transforming America's approach to governance before it's too late. If you enjoyed "Why Nations Fail," "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop," and "Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy," you'll love "Socialism, Capitalism & Democracy: Primer For The Voter."
The Great Fraud Of Ulster
A blistering expos that rewrites what you thought you knew about Irish politics The Great Fraud of Ulster rips the veil from an era of deception and power. T. M. Healy s trenchant account, grounded in sharp observation and forensic argument, chronicles the Ulster controversy at the heart of early 20th century Ireland. Blending polemic and historical nonfiction, Healy dissects the Ulster fraud: the political manoeuvres, rivalries among Irish political figures, and the manufactured events that shaped governance and public opinion. Readers follow a vivid narrative of contested authority, factional intrigue, and the high stakes of Irish governance as constitutional questions spill into crisis. This book s unique historical significance lies in its contemporaneous voice a primary analysis by one of Ireland s most provocative commentators offering indispensable Ulster historical analysis and insight into the political history of Ireland. For students of Irish history and aficionados of Irish political scandals, Healy s work remains a raw, indispensable source. Alpha Editions is proud to republish this title, long out of print for decades, now carefully restored for today s and future generations. This edition is more than a reprint: it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, annotated and renewed for modern readers. Perfect for casual readers hunting dramatic political history and classic literature collectors preserving Irish historical literature and 20th century Ireland narratives. Explore the truth behind the Ulster political events that reshaped a nation.
Trump 2.0
President Donald J. Trump's second term in office will be the most consequential administration in history because of the people and the policies that are markedly different than his first term. While the Left and their conspirators in the media thought they had vanquished Trump after the 2020 election, the leader of the Make America Great Again movement didn't disappear as they had hoped. During President Biden's administration, Trump was assembling the people and building the policies that will forever change the direction of this country. He was not just preparing for his return to power. He was preparing for the revolution to permanently transform the country. President Trump has now returned to office, and this time his agenda will not be stopped. This time the president has the people and the policies to initiate historically unprecedented and monumental changes. From the border, to tariffs, to NATO, to DOGE, to the American people's health, and everything in between, this is not just another presidency. This is the battle for the future of the United States. This is the battle for the future of the world. This is Trump 2.0. Sean Spicer, the former communications director of the Republican National Committee, served as the 30th White House Press Secretary during President Trump's first term in office. His insider's look into Trump 2.0 is sure to inspire Republicans and infuriate Democrats. Above all, his landmark contribution to our understanding of President Trump's second administration is sure to leave a trail of controversy and debate in its wake.
Freedom of Expression Under Fire
How can we rebuild a culture of free expression? As America approaches its 250th anniversary, free speech and press freedom face unprecedented threats from campus censorship, social media content moderation, and government pressure campaigns. From college students afraid to voice opinions in class to journalists facing investigations, the First Amendment foundations of American democracy are under multiple threats in ways the Founders never imagined. Stuart N. Brotman, America's leading public scholar on free expression, takes complex constitutional issues out of academic ivory towers and makes them accessible to everyday Americans navigating these turbulent times. Having served on the faculties of leading universities at home and abroad, and on legal teams in notable Supreme Court cases, Brotman provides insider insights into how campus speech policies backfire, why tech platforms make controversial content decisions, and what happens when governments attempt to regulate on-air and online expression. Perfect for readers of The Constitution of Knowledge by Jonathan Rauch and The Fight for Free Speech by Ian Rosenberg, this urgent examination reveals why protecting constitutional rights requires more than legal victories--it demands rebuilding a durable free expression culture that values open debate. From landmark Pentagon Papers to contemporary social media controversies, from campus free speech conflicts to global internet freedom battles, Brotman shows how historical lessons can guide us through current challenges. As America 250 celebrations begin, discover why free expression isn't just about protecting rights--it's about safeguarding the democratic experiment itself for future generations.
False Promises
Brings to life the struggle for Black suffrage in nineteenth-century OhioIn False Promises, the fight for Black voting rights in Ohio comes alive through narratives of men of color who defied the state's nineteenth-century restrictions on suffrage. Though ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment ostensibly extended the franchise, state election laws still forced men of color into a perilous struggle for full citizenship. Ric S. Sheffield depicts their courage and determination, revealing their humanity through stories of sacrifice, resistance, and hope. Drawing on Saidiya Hartman's concept of critical fabulation, Sheffield weaves together historical records with imaginative reconstructions of dialogue, setting, and descriptive elements beyond the dusty courthouse pages. Grounded in archival evidence yet reimagined to fill in the silences, these stories recount the lived experiences of those who risked everything to exercise their right to vote.False Promises also connects these historical battles to the present, illustrating how voter-suppression tactics in today's Ohio have roots in the racial exclusions of the nineteenth century. By exposing the enduring legacy of white supremacist policies, the book challenges the widespread misconception that racial disenfranchisement was solely a southern problem. Ohio's complex racial history--noted for its role in the Underground Railroad but also for its repressive Black Laws--also includes a fierce and ongoing struggle over the right to vote. Through compelling storytelling, historical analysis, and a reclamation of voices lost to history, False Promises urges readers to reconsider their understanding of democracy and the right to vote.
The Broken China Dream
A provocative book that demystifies China's great democratic leap backward under Xi Jinping, revealing why the country's embrace of capitalism has given rise to hard authoritarianism, mass surveillance, and one-man rule instead of democracy as many in the West had hoped When China embarked on its transformative journey of modernization in 1979, many believed the country's turn toward capitalism would put its totalitarian past to rest and mark the birth of a democratic, open society. Instead, China reverted to a neo-totalitarian state, one backed by one of the fastest-growing, most formidable economies on earth. The Broken China Dream pulls back the curtain on the regime of strongman Xi Jinping, revealing why the reforms of the post-Mao era have been reversed on nearly every front--and why the world failed to see it coming. Exposing the truth behind China's economic ascendency after the Cultural Revolution, Minxin Pei shows how, following Mao's death in 1976, Deng Xiaoping strategically deployed the tools of capitalism to preserve the Chinese Communist Party. Deng kept intact the institutional foundations of totalitarianism even as he unleashed private entrepreneurship and courted foreign investment, giving China's one-party state control of a vast repressive apparatus and the most critical sectors of the economy. Only a fragile balance of power among dueling factions prevented the rise of a totalitarian leader in the two decades after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989--but this temporary equilibrium collapsed. Essential to understanding today's China, this meticulously researched book is a sobering account of why the country's reformers and institutions could not stop a shrewd and ruthless politician like Xi from resurrecting dormant totalitarian practices that, for the foreseeable future, have spelled the end of the dream of a free and prosperous China.
The Federalist Papers
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF ALL TIME Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote this collection of eighty-five articles and essays in favor of ratifying the United States Constitution in 1787. Under the pseudonym "Publius." they first appeared as a series of letters which were sent to New York newspapers and were intended to explain the complexities of a constitutional government-its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man and to influence the vote in favor of ratifying the new Constitution. Scholars regard this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory. The authors were three of the greatest politicians and political thinkers in United States history. James Madison is generally credited as the father of the Constitution and became the fourth president of the United States. Alexander Hamilton was an active delegate at the Constitutional Convention, and became the first Secretary of the Treasury. John Jay, helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris of 1783 ending the American Revolution and after winning British recognition of American independence, he became the first Chief Justice of the United States. Though centuries old, these essays remain the benchmark of American political philosophy and political science. As eloquently stated by famed historian Richard B. Morris, The Federalist Papers serve as an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer."
American Decline
In "American Decline", Father Innocent Emechete delivers a passionate examination of America's cultural and moral transformation from a nation firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values to one increasingly defined by secularism, moral relativism, and progressive politics. Drawing from his unique perspective as a Catholic priest with experience in both Nigeria and the United States, Emechete traces America's journey from the post-WWII era of traditional values through the societal upheavals of the 1960s to today's conflicts over abortion, LGBTQ+ issues, and religious expression in public life. He argues that the removal of God from America's schools, families, and public discourse has directly contributed to increasing rates of crime, addiction, homelessness, and moral confusion. With unflinching criticism of progressive policies and what he sees as the damaging effects of "political correctness," Emechete challenges readers to consider how America might return to what he views as its founding principles. His analysis covers hot-button issues including transgender rights, education policies, the breakdown of traditional families, and the proper role of government in addressing social problems. This unapologetically conservative Christian critique offers a counterpoint to progressive narratives about American culture and provides a rallying cry for those who believe America's future depends on reclaiming its religious heritage and traditional moral framework. If you enjoyed "The Right Side of History" by Ben Shapiro, "The Death of Right and Wrong" by Tammy Bruce, or "How the West Really Lost God" by Mary Eberstadt, you'll love "American Decline".
U.S. Allies and the Taiwan Strait
Against the backdrop of worsening tensions across the Taiwan Strait, this Element analyzes the positions and policies vis-?-vis Taiwan of six major democratic US treaty allies-Japan, Australia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Germany-and the European Union. Historically and today, these US partners have exercised far greater agency supporting Taiwan's international space and cross-Strait stability-in key instances even blazing early trails Washington would later follow-than the overwhelmingly US-centric academic and policy discourse generally suggests. Decades ago, each crafted an intentionally ambiguous official position regarding Taiwan's status that effectively granted subsequent political leaders considerable flexibility to operationalize their government's 'One China' policy and officially 'unofficial' relationship with Taiwan. Today, intensifying cross-Strait frictions ensure that US allies' policy choices will remain critical factors affecting the status quo's sustainability and democratic Taiwan's continued viability as an autonomous international actor. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Nativist Nation
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1992 The Year That Shaped the World We Live In
1992A year so groundbreaking and pivotal that its impact is still being felt over thirty years later.Events as diverse as the end of the Cold War to the explosion of the Grunge Rock scene in Seattle, the horrors of ethnic cleansing in the Bosnian War, the anguish of the Rodney King Riots, and more, all combine to make this the most consequential year in recent history. In a subject that has rarely, if ever, been thoroughly examined, author Matthew Smith examines six crucial events and makes the case for how they directly affect the world we live in. Societal issues such as police brutality and international ones such as the fight against climate change and how the world responds to humanitarian crises are all rooted in the events of 1992. Compelling personalities from Ross Perot, Kurt Cobain, Boris Yeltsin, and Dr. Mae C. Jemison to more sinister ones such as Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic are examined in great detail. The reader is in for a roller coaster ride that spans "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from Nirvana to Rodney King pleading, "Can we all just get along?" The reader will walk away with many impressions, and boring will not be one of them.
Nativist Nation
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Blackout
It's time for a black exit. Political activist and social media star Candace Owens addresses the many ways that Democrat Party policies hurt, rather than help, the African American community, and why she and many others are turning right.Black Americans have long been shackled to the Democrats. Seeing no viable alternative, they have watched liberal politicians take the black vote for granted without pledging anything in return. In Blackout, Owens argues that this automatic allegiance is both illogical and unearned. She contends that the Democrat Party has a long history of racism and exposes the ideals that hinder the black community's ability to rise above poverty, live independent and successful lives, and be an active part of the American Dream. Instead, Owens offers up a different ideology by issuing a challenge: It's time for a major black exodus. From dependency, from victimhood, from miseducation--and the Democrat Party, which perpetuates all three. Owens explains that government assistance is a double-edged sword, that the Left dismisses the faith so important to the black community, that Democrat permissiveness toward abortion disproportionately affects black babies, that the #MeToo movement hurts black men, and much more. Weaving in her personal story, which ushered her from a roach-infested low-income apartment to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, she demonstrates how she overcame her setbacks and challenges despite the cultural expectation that she should embrace a victim mentality. Well-researched and intelligently argued, Blackout lays bare the myth that all black people should vote Democrat--and shows why turning to the right will leave them happier, more successful, and more self-sufficient.
Rights and Freedoms in Peril
In this "must read for anyone who cares deeply about the future of this country" (Tom Homan, former director of ICE) from Judicial Watch's Tom Fitton, the progressive movement's efforts to dismantle the venerable institutions of American rights and freedoms are explored in exhaustive detail. Since the release of bestselling author Tom Fitton's third book, A Republic Under Assault, the Left has taken extraordinary steps to eradicate American liberty, motivated by a radical ideology whose adherents occupy the nation's highest offices. In this "powerful, eye-opening expos矇" (Kash Patel, former chief of staff to the US secretary of defense), Fitton details a long chain of abuses officials and politicians have made against the American people and calls readers to battle for the soul and survival of America. Fitton and his team at Judicial Watch march us to the front lines where the progressive movement threatens America's most venerable institutions, undermining the core principles that make this country a beacon of hope to the world. The Left has declared war on everything from the rule of law to colorblind merit, border security, and government accountability. Their anti-American agenda must be stopped to save our country's future.
Scotus 2025
Each year, the Supreme Court of the United States announces new rulings with deep consequences for our lives. This eighth volume in Palgrave's SCOTUS Decisions series explains and contextualizes the landmark cases of the US Supreme Court in the term ending 2025. With a close look at cases involving key issues and debates in American politics and society, SCOTUS 2025 tackles the Court's rulings on deportations of migrants under the Alien Enemies Act, whether lower-court judges have the authority to issue "universal injunctions," the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, the right of parents to opt out of lessons they feel violate their free exercise of religion, and more. Written by leading scholars in political science and law, SCOTUS 2025 presents the details of each ruling, its meaning for constitutional debate, and its impact on public policy or partisan politics. Additionally, the book examines the question of whether the United States is in a state of constitutional crisis, relations between the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts, and the expansion in the reliance on the "shadow docket" in the 2025 term.
Understanding Hitler and the Germans
The inner logic of the Nazi movement and the Third Reich is inseparable from that of Hitler: one cannot understand one without first examining the other. How did an uneducated, uncultured individual, whose life up to the age of 30 had been a series of failures, manage to impose his will on a great modern country before dragging it into a military and moral catastrophe unique in history? The answer to this question begs another: Can what happened in Germany happen again?
Elbows Up!
A blazing collection of responses to the U.S.'s shocking annexation threats and the swell of Canadian national unity that followed, from a remarkable array of Canada's sharpest and most influential minds. 2025. Donald Trump is president. And he is insisting that Canada is for sale. It feels disorienting, even existential, to watch a trade war escalate and to hear an American president vow to make Canada "the 51st state." Amid this disorientation, there is an urgent question: how do we meet the moment? This is not the first time we have had an identity crisis resulting in a swell of Canadian pride, but it is the first time many Canadians have experienced the direct threat of American imperialism knocking so loudly on our country's door. The fact that treaties can be broken, that resources can be stolen, and that the consequences of land theft include loss of culture, ritual, and identity is not new to the Indigenous and refugee peoples living in this country. But to many other Canadians, this kind of threat is new. As a result, there appears to be a new sense of a "we" emerging. People are angry and standing together with renewed shared purpose. This is a pivotal moment in history, and we need to take stock of how we got here, to learn from our past and walk tenaciously together into an uncertain future. Inspired by the 1968 collection The New Romans: Candid Canadian Opinions of the U.S., which was edited by Al Purdy and curated amidst the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, Elbows Up! is the book for our generation's own moment of crisis, featuring the words of leading cultural figures speaking candidly on America, on Canada, and on the malleable contours of a national narrative still taking hold.
Furious Minds
"[An] excellent new book."--Michelle Goldberg, New York Times The story of the radical conservative intellectual movement shaping Donald Trump's agenda--and how it threatens American freedoms, values, and democracy Donald Trump is not a big thinker, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious Minds, Laura Field, who spent close to a decade in conservative academic circles, chronicles the rise of the New Right--the network of academics, public intellectuals, and influencers who provide ideological fuel to Trumpism. This movement includes figures such as Patrick Deneen, Christopher Rufo, Peter Thiel, and JD Vance. Their agenda is built to last, and it has dire long-term implications for liberal democracy. The New Right has precedents in American history, but it is distinct for its youthfulness, misogyny, and extraordinary successes--most notably the elevation of Vance to the vice presidency. The movement--which draws together associates of the right-wing Claremont Institute, National Conservatives, Postliberals, and the Hard Right--advocates nationalist economics, tight borders, isolationism, and reactionary social values. It helped to strategize January 6th and created Project 2025. But above all, the New Right is engaged in a vast culture war against modern liberal pluralism. It is determined to harness state power and use it in new, illiberal ways, from college campuses to the international scene--all driven by the fantasy of restoring a pure America. Incisive and urgent, Furious Minds tells the story of the thinkers of the New Right--and their powerful assault on American freedoms, values, and ideals.
How to Test Negative for Stupid
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of the most distinctive and funny politicians, Senator John Kennedy (the one from Louisiana)--hailed by Politico as "America's most quotable Senator"--offers his perceptive (and hilarious) takes on the ridiculousness of political life in this scathingly witty takedown of Washington and its elite denizens.How to Test Negative for Stupid offers the Senator's tongue-in-cheek guidebook through Washington, punctuated by his thoughts on various issues and humorous stories about life from Louisiana politics and inside the Senate.From the mind--and mouth--of "America's Most Quotable Senator" "Always be yourself . . . unless you suck.""I say this gently: This is why the aliens won't talk to us.""If you trust government, you obviously failed history class.""I believe that our country was founded by geniuses, but it's being run by idiots.""Always follow your heart . . . but take your brain with you.""I'm not going to Bubble Wrap it: The water in Washington, D.C., won't clear up until you get the pigs out of the creek.""I have the right to remain silent but not the ability.""Common sense is illegal in Washington, D.C., I know. I've seen it firsthand.""I believe that we are going to have to get some new conspiracy theories. All the old ones turned out to be true."
Devils' Advocates
"Deeply reported and compellingly told, Kenneth Vogel's Devils' Advocates shines a light into the underground world of foreign cash, Washington lobbyists, and the selling of American policy to outsiders. This book hits at the perfect moment, giving invaluable insight into why foreign interests are so powerful in Washington." --#1 New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Allen and Amie ParnesNew York Times investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel takes us inside Washington's murky foreign lobbying industry, providing an unsparing look at the politically connected and morally flexible Americans who get rich working on behalf of brutal dictators, corrupt oligarchs, and pitiless arms dealers.The foreign influence business, comprised of shadowy operators who quietly shape U.S. foreign policy while producing massive paydays for themselves, has existed for decades, often unnoticed by Americans. In recent years, it began generating more controversy and scrutiny, thanks to the larger-than-life characters who gained access to power starting in Donald Trump's first presidential term.Among them is Robert Stryk, who dresses more like a cowboy than a traditional lobbyist. He had failed at several businesses before bluffing his way into relationships in Washington and around the world, quickly amassing wealth, influence, and a reputation for taking deals no one else would dare to touch.Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani, once "America's Mayor," found his fading star rising again under Trump. Giuliani leveraged his position as Trump's personal lawyer into deals with foreign interests who saw him as a direct line to the president. Hunter Biden, too, the son of the future president, was no stranger to the business, having capitalized on his father's connections since the elder Biden's days as a senator and vice president.As the new wave of foreign influence peddlers spent millions on fast cars, pricey cigars, and flashy watches, their stories weaved together in ways that subverted American foreign policy interests. Some became headline-grabbing scandals. Others are being revealed here for the first time.Using exclusive sources, thousands of documents, and on-the-ground reporting, Vogel takes readers from an oligarch's wooded compound outside Kyiv and a South American presidential palace to the halls of power in Washington, DC, and inside the CIA. Devils' Advocates shines a harsh light on the people, places, and deals behind this seedy--and often absurd--industry, and provides a never-before-seen look at this billion-dollar business that is often at odds with American values like human rights and democracy.This gripping work of political nonfiction reveals the hidden mechanics of the foreign influence machine: Pay-to-Play Politics: Follow the money from brutal dictators and corrupt oligarchs to the Americans--like Rudy Giuliani and Hunter Biden--who get rich representing them.On-the-Ground Reporting: Journey from an oligarch's compound outside Kyiv to the halls of power in Washington, DC, with a veteran reporter who documents it all.Political Scandals Uncovered: Discover the stories behind headline-grabbing scandals and those revealed for the first time through thousands of exclusive documents and sources.The Architects of Influence: Explore the roles of key figures like Paul Manafort and Robert Stryk who pioneered and perfected the billion-dollar business of selling American policy.
Patriots and Propaganda
In the turbulent years of China's War of Resistance against Japan (1931-1945), a unique and complex narrative unfolded far from the battlefields - in Australia. Patriots and Propaganda: Chinese Australians and the politics of loyalty, 1930s-1940s delves into the intricate web of Chinese wartime propaganda efforts, revealing how the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) and Chinese Australian communities mobilised support for China's struggle against Japanese aggression.Patriots and Propaganda uncovers the multifaceted relationships between China, Australia, and the Australian Chinese diaspora, highlighting the political, racial and class dynamics that shaped these interactions.Bolin Hu explores the pivotal role of Chinese-language newspapers and schools in preserving Chinese heritage and loyalty; the intense political rivalries within the Australian Chinese community; and the profound impact of memorial services and fundraising campaigns on fostering Chinese patriotism and community cohesion. Hu also brings to light the diverse contributions of various Chinese Australian groups - including leftists, women, and Australian-born Chinese - to China's war effort, and the fierce propaganda battles between Chinese and Japanese authorities on Australian soil.Patriots and Propaganda offers a nuanced exploration of the socio-political dynamics within the Australian Chinese community, while challenging the traditional narrative of distant allies, presenting new evidence and perspectives on the Sino-Australian relationship during a critical period in history.
Going Europe or Going Dutch?
The European Union has a huge impact on the government and policies of its member states. It is thus surprising that the ways in which national governments attempt to shape EU policies is a topic seriously understudied. This book discusses relevant academic insights and presents a framework for analysing national interest representation. The empirical part discusses the EU policy of the Dutch government throughout the 1990s and presents a reconstuction of the negotiations on two internal market directives. It thereby offers both for academics and practitioners a clear oversight of the making of European poliices and the relevant moments and instruments for national interest representation.
Liberals with Attitude
LIBERALS WITH ATTITUDE DOCUMENTS THE SIXTEEN MONTHS IN 1991-92 between the brutal beating of Rodney King by four police officers that was captured on a home video camera and the resignation of LAPD chief Daryl Gates. Gates was reviled by local Black and civil liberties communities because of the pattern of racism in the department, and he was uniquely powerful because of the structure of the Los Angeles City Charter.The triumphant effort to get Gates to step down and to amend the City Charter to prevent another unaccountable chief was led by Tom Bradley, the first Black mayor of the city. Bradley assembled a team that included future US secretary of state Warren Christopher, the local ACLU, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Members of the local media, the burgeoning "gangsta rap" culture of LA, and civil rights activists were among those supportive of Bradley's agenda.Author Danny Goldberg was the chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California during those years and was personally acquainted with the leaders of the fight against Gates. He interviewed several dozen people who were involved in the events, and got access to the papers of Stanley Sheinbaum, who was the president of the Los Angeles Police Commission. Goldberg's insider saga demonstrates that cooperation between the political left and center is required to overcome white grievance and unaccountable power.tween the political left and center is required to overcome white grievance and unaccountable power.
The Hour of the Predator
A CHILLING ASSESSMENT OF THE DISINTEGRATING WORLD ORDER: the rise of autocratic regimes, erosion of traditional diplomacy, and growing influence of tech billionaires and unregulated AI "The one book you absolutely need to read in order to understand current politics" -- Anne Applebaum, author of the New York Times bestseller Autocracy, Inc. Blending the internationally bestselling author's personal insight with startling historical comparisons to the days of Machiavelli and the Spanish conquest of Mexico, Giuliano Da Empoli's The Hour of the Predator is a timely and incisive examination of the shifting power dynamics in global politics, where traditional government institutions find themselves increasingly outmatched by technology tycoons and autocratic strongmen: geopolitical predators who shape the world through brute force, ceaseless deception, and chaotic disruption. Drawing on his experience as a political advisor to a former Italian Prime Minister, Da Empoli takes the reader on an eye-opening journey around the international political circuit--from New York to Riyadh, and from the United Nations to Mohammed bin Salman's Ritz-Carlton-- and through the looking glass to a world of ruthless power struggles, where the tech lords already seem to inhabit another world and AI is already out of control. The Hour of the Predator is the latest book from the internationally bestselling author of The Wizard of the Kremlin, which has been translated into thirty-five languages and is now being adapted for a major movie by Olivier Assayas starring Jude Law as Vladimir Putin.
How to Overcome Childhood Trauma
Discover the Path to True Healing and Emotional Renewal Are the shadows of your past still holding you captive? Many carry invisible wounds from childhood trauma that silently shape their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This compassionate guide sheds light on the deep roots of that pain and offers a roadmap to reclaim your life. With clarity and understanding, it reveals how trauma affects your brain and body, and why survival mechanisms you didn't choose continue to influence your behavior. Imagine breaking free from cycles of guilt, shame, and self-doubt that have defined your story for far too long. Through practical, heartfelt advice, you'll learn how to recognize your triggers and gently nurture your inner child. This book offers powerful tools to set healthy boundaries without fear or guilt and shows you how to silence the critical voice inside that undermines your worth. It's more than just recovery-it's about reparenting yourself with kindness and building a foundation of genuine self-love. Inside, you'll find effective techniques-from mindfulness and cognitive behavioral strategies to somatic practices-that empower you to regain control and rewrite the narrative of your life. Whether you're navigating relationships, seeking to maintain lasting progress, or determining when to reach out for further support, this guide walks beside you every step of the way. Step into a future where peace replaces pain and emotional freedom becomes your reality. Your journey toward healing is possible, and this book is the companion you need to begin transforming old wounds into newfound strength and resilience.
Charlie Kirk Quotes
Few voices have inspired more young Americans to stand for faith, freedom, and truth than Charlie Kirk. From his early days speaking on college campuses to building one of the largest student movements in America, Kirk's passion for truth and courage in the face of cultural opposition have defined a generation.Compiled by Felicity Graham Cohen, Charlie Kirk Quotes: The Courageous Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk the Unauthorzied Version gathers his most powerful, thought-provoking, and motivational words-statements that challenge readers to think clearly, live boldly, and defend the principles that made America free.Through these quotes you'll discover: Faith & Truth - why conviction, not popularity, shapes true leadershipCourage & Leadership - how to stand firm when culture demands compromiseFreedom & Responsibility - the moral backbone of the American experimentEducation & Influence - how ideas shape nations and generationsLegacy & Vision - inspiring the next generation to speak boldlyCharlie Kirk as the Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization educating and mobilizing students to champion free markets, limited government, and individual liberty. Since founding TPUSA in 2012, he has expanded it to tens of thousands of chapters nationwide.Charlie Kirk Quotes is more than a keepsake-it's a manual for courage and conviction. Whether you're a student searching for purpose, a teacher guiding the next generation, or a patriot determined to preserve liberty, this book offers daily inspiration to: These quotes distill years of wisdom gained on battlefields of ideas-from classrooms to Congress-and invite readers to carry the torch of truth into every arena of life.He is also the author of The MAGA Doctrine and The College Scam and hosts The Charlie Kirk Show, one of the most-listened-to conservative podcasts in the USAKirk's message-rooted in truth, courage, and responsibility-has transformed classrooms, communities, and campuses. He reminds us that truth is not relative and freedom and faith are not negotiable.Every copy sold supports The Charlie Kirk Publishing Scholarship and Turning Point USA, empowering young authors, thinkers, and leaders to stand courageously for biblical truth and constitutional freedom. Your purchase helps equip future voices who will shape the moral and cultural direction of our nation.His latest book Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your LifeNot affiliated with Charlie Kirk or TPUSAA portion of proceeds will go to TPUSA
Charlie Kirk Quotes
Few voices have inspired more young Americans to stand for faith, freedom, and truth than Charlie Kirk. From his early days speaking on college campuses to building one of the largest student movements in America, Kirk's passion for truth and courage in the face of cultural opposition have defined a generation.Compiled by Felicity Graham Cohen, Charlie Kirk Quotes: The Courageous Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk the Unauthorzied Version gathers his most powerful, thought-provoking, and motivational words-statements that challenge readers to think clearly, live boldly, and defend the principles that made America free.Through these quotes you'll discover: Faith & Truth - why conviction, not popularity, shapes true leadershipCourage & Leadership - how to stand firm when culture demands compromiseFreedom & Responsibility - the moral backbone of the American experimentEducation & Influence - how ideas shape nations and generationsLegacy & Vision - inspiring the next generation to speak boldlyCharlie Kirk as the Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization educating and mobilizing students to champion free markets, limited government, and individual liberty. Since founding TPUSA in 2012, he has expanded it to tens of thousands of chapters nationwide.Charlie Kirk Quotes is more than a keepsake-it's a manual for courage and conviction. Whether you're a student searching for purpose, a teacher guiding the next generation, or a patriot determined to preserve liberty, this book offers daily inspiration to: These quotes distill years of wisdom gained on battlefields of ideas-from classrooms to Congress-and invite readers to carry the torch of truth into every arena of life.de, impacting millions of students. He is also the author of The MAGA Doctrine and The College Scam and hosts The Charlie Kirk Show, one of the most-listened-to conservative podcasts in the USAKirk's message-rooted in truth, courage, and responsibility-has transformed classrooms, communities, and campuses. He reminds us that truth is not relative and freedom and faith are not negotiable.Every copy sold supports The Charlie Kirk Publishing Scholarship and Turning Point USA, empowering young authors, thinkers, and leaders to stand courageously for biblical truth and constitutional freedom. Your purchase helps equip future voices who will shape the moral and cultural direction of our nation.His latest book Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your LifeNot affiliated with Charlie Kirk or TPUSAA portion of proceeds will go to TPUSA
The History of the Future
What if the future you believe in was never truly yours to imagine? From ancient empires to Silicon Valley, those in power have always used the illusion of "what comes next" to shape belief, behavior, and control. This book uncovers the untold history of how governments, corporations, and ideologues have scripted the future-not as prediction, but as propaganda.Blending cultural analysis, political theory, and media insight, it explores how predictive power and politics go hand in hand. From empires and imagination to Silicon Valley techno-utopias, the most influential actors don't just adapt to the future-they manufacture it. You'll see how narrative control and society are deeply entangled, how future forecasting can justify inequality, and why today's innovations often mask old agendas.This is a book for the deeply curious-the readers who question the news cycle, who sense that every optimistic launch pitch or global trend report comes with hidden motives. For policy watchers, tech skeptics, cultural critics, and anyone grappling with the ethics of tomorrow, it delivers sharp, evidence-backed revelations.By the final page, you won't just think differently about the future-you'll see it differently. You'll know how to recognize when a future as propaganda is being sold to you. You'll reclaim the tools to ask: who controls the future, and who gets left out when that future is built.A vital read for those seeking clarity in an age of cultural manipulation through futurism, this is your lens to pierce the narratives and reclaim the horizon.
Fear as Fuel
Why do free societies surrender their freedoms when fear strikes? And who benefits when panic becomes policy?This gripping expos矇 reveals how crisis politics is engineered to reshape public behavior, manufacture consent, and legitimize sweeping powers that would be unthinkable in calmer times. From pandemic and political control to the rise of the surveillance state, it uncovers the playbook used by governments to amplify fear, silence dissent, and reframe emotional manipulation as national security.Drawing on insights from political psychology of fear, social behavior, and modern propaganda tactics, this book dissects real-world examples-from post-9/11 laws to lockdown-era mandates-to show how fear is not just a response to danger, but a tool of fear-based propaganda and influence. It reveals how crises are declared, enemies are invented, and emotional narratives override rational judgment-all while the public believes they're acting freely.For readers of politics, psychology, media, and power-this is a must-read for anyone who senses that something deeper is at play behind the headlines. Whether you're a student of history, a concerned citizen, or simply someone who wants to stay alert in an age of emotional manipulation in government, this book equips you with a powerful framework to recognize the patterns.By the final page, you'll see fear not as a warning-but as a weapon. And you'll never look at a state of emergency the same way again.Perfect for readers searching how fear is used in politics, propaganda in modern democracies, and the hidden tools behind authoritarianism in times of crisis.
The Collapse Files
What if the greatest threat to our world isn't sudden disaster-but slow, invisible unraveling? This gripping investigation traces the rise and fall of once-mighty civilizations-from the fall of Rome to the vanished cities of the Khmer and Maya-to reveal a sobering truth: collapse follows a pattern. And we're repeating it.More than a history of ruins, this book is a roadmap through the forces that shape human destiny. Drawing from systemic risk history, ecological studies, and cultural anthropology, it shows how civilization collapse happens not through singular catastrophes, but through a convergence of ignored warnings, institutional decay, and elite overreach. Yet from these collapses rise lessons-on adaptation, humility, and the surprising strength of legacy systems that endure long after the fall.For curious readers of global history, systems thinkers, and anyone seeking lessons from fallen empires, this is a revelatory look at how power erodes and resilience is built. It's for those asking: what survives when a world ends? How can understanding the end of civilizations help us rethink today's most pressing challenges-from climate change to political fragmentation?Inside the book discover: - How ancient civilizations overreached and cracked under ecological or social pressure; - Why cultural resilience matters more than military power; - What the collapse of empires reveals about globalization today; - Why nostalgia and myths often cloud the real causes of societal failure; - How to spot the early signals of systemic breakdown in our own worldWhether you're drawn to the Maya, the Ottomans, or the shadow of modern overreach, this book will change how you see the past-and sharpen how you navigate the future.
Fear as Fuel
Why do free societies surrender their freedoms when fear strikes? And who benefits when panic becomes policy?This gripping expos矇 reveals how crisis politics is engineered to reshape public behavior, manufacture consent, and legitimize sweeping powers that would be unthinkable in calmer times. From pandemic and political control to the rise of the surveillance state, it uncovers the playbook used by governments to amplify fear, silence dissent, and reframe emotional manipulation as national security.Drawing on insights from political psychology of fear, social behavior, and modern propaganda tactics, this book dissects real-world examples-from post-9/11 laws to lockdown-era mandates-to show how fear is not just a response to danger, but a tool of fear-based propaganda and influence. It reveals how crises are declared, enemies are invented, and emotional narratives override rational judgment-all while the public believes they're acting freely.For readers of politics, psychology, media, and power-this is a must-read for anyone who senses that something deeper is at play behind the headlines. Whether you're a student of history, a concerned citizen, or simply someone who wants to stay alert in an age of emotional manipulation in government, this book equips you with a powerful framework to recognize the patterns.By the final page, you'll see fear not as a warning-but as a weapon. And you'll never look at a state of emergency the same way again.Perfect for readers searching how fear is used in politics, propaganda in modern democracies, and the hidden tools behind authoritarianism in times of crisis.
Tokens
Longlisted for the Financial Times Schroders Business Book of the Year Award 2023 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: GQ, Los Angeles Times, Wired The essential guide to this new landscape of NFTs, Web3, Crypto and DAOs and a warning of the political consequences of what happens when platform capitalism comes for the money in your pocket Wherever you look, money is being re- placed by tokens. Digital platforms are issuing new kinds of money-like things: phone credit, shares, gift vouchers, game tokens, customer data--the list goes on. But what does it mean when online platforms become the new banks? What new types of control and discrimination emerge when money is tied to specific apps or actions, politics or identities? Tokens opens up this new and expanding world. Exploring the history of extra- monetary economies, Rachel O'Dwyer shows that private and grassroots tokens have always haunted the real economy. But as the large tech platforms issue new money-like instruments, tokens are suddenly everywhere. Amazon's Turk workers are getting paid in gift cards. Online streamers trade in wishlists. Foreign remittances are sent via phone credit. Bitcoin, gift cards, NFTs, customer data, and game tokens are the new money in an evolving economy. It is a development challenging the balance of power between online empires and the state. Tokens may offer a flexible even subversive route to compensation. But for the platforms them- selves they can be a means of amassing frightening new powers. An essential read for anyone concerned with digital money, inequality, and the future of the economy.
Aiocracy
What would the world look like if artificial intelligence held the reins of political power?In this provocative and timely exploration, Dael Astra unveils a bold vision of governance in the age of algorithms. AIocracy: A Future Governed by AI examines how artificial intelligence is already shaping laws, policies, economies, and human rights, and what it could mean if AI takes an even greater role in decision-makingDrawing on rigorous research and vivid real-world examples, Astra reveals both the promise and the peril of an AI-led future. Could AI-driven governance eliminate human bias, corruption, and inefficiency, ushering in a new era of fairness and progress? Or will it open the door to digital authoritarianism, eroding freedom and human dignity?Blending sharp analysis with compelling storytelling, Astra invites readers to wrestle with urgent questions at the intersection of technology, politics, and ethics. AIocracy is essential reading for policymakers, technologists, scholars, futurists, and citizens who care about the future of democracy and society itself.The age of AI governance is no longer science fiction. It is fast approaching, and humanity must decide whether to resist, regulate, or embrace it.
The United States of Disconnection
The United States of Disconnection is more than a book - it's the beginning of a movement.Therapist and writer Darren Elliott names what millions have felt but struggled to articulate: America is living through narcissistic abuse on a national scale. From family homes to the Oval Office, patterns of gaslighting, blame-shifting, and fear-based control have been normalized.This book asks urgent questions readers are already asking: What's wrong with America? Can America change? How do we heal political abuse and division? It reveals how admiring the wrong traits - domination over empathy, cruelty over compassion - has reshaped our culture. What we admire, we eventually become. Fear shuts down empathy and love, and it has been weaponized against us.It's time to admire the traits of honesty, kindness, acceptance, and love. Let's move towards those traits, one relationship at a time.That's what our growing collection of free resources are here for.Narcissism is not an identity. It is a trauma adaptation. And what is adapted can be reshaped.With clarity and warmth, Elliott offers: Insight into how narcissistic abuse patterns affect families, churches, and politics.Recognition of how cultural gaslighting has warped truth and trust.Tools for breaking Fear Loops and practicing Love Loops(TM) of connection.Free companion guides and book club tools to spark conversations of healing.For readers of Bren矇 Brown, Harriet Lerner, Terry Real, and Gabor Mat矇, this is both timely and timeless: a roadmap for cultural recovery and a love letter to reconnection.���� Book clubs & small groups: Free discussion guides available at TheNarcissismRecoveryProject.com, LoveLoops.love, and WakeUpGuides.com.
Patriots and Propaganda
In the turbulent years of China's War of Resistance against Japan (1931-1945), a unique and complex narrative unfolded far from the battlefields - in Australia. Patriots and Propaganda: Chinese Australians and the politics of loyalty, 1930s-1940s delves into the intricate web of Chinese wartime propaganda efforts, revealing how the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) and Chinese Australian communities mobilised support for China's struggle against Japanese aggression.Patriots and Propaganda uncovers the multifaceted relationships between China, Australia, and the Australian Chinese diaspora, highlighting the political, racial and class dynamics that shaped these interactions.Bolin Hu explores the pivotal role of Chinese-language newspapers and schools in preserving Chinese heritage and loyalty; the intense political rivalries within the Australian Chinese community; and the profound impact of memorial services and fundraising campaigns on fostering Chinese patriotism and community cohesion. Hu also brings to light the diverse contributions of various Chinese Australian groups - including leftists, women, and Australian-born Chinese - to China's war effort, and the fierce propaganda battles between Chinese and Japanese authorities on Australian soil.Patriots and Propaganda offers a nuanced exploration of the socio-political dynamics within the Australian Chinese community, while challenging the traditional narrative of distant allies, presenting new evidence and perspectives on the Sino-Australian relationship during a critical period in history.
Antidemocratic
"Chilling and convincing, Antidemocratic is a must-read." --Heather Cox Richardson, author of Democracy Awakening"David Daley has been at the absolute forefront of educating us about the theft of our elections by radical Republicans determined to subvert everyone else's power to choose their own leaders. An absolute warrior for democracy." -- Rick Perlstein, New York Times bestselling author of Nixonland and ReaganlandIn 1981, a young lawyer, fresh out of Harvard law school, joined the Reagan administration's Department of Justice, taking up a cause that had been fomenting in Republican circles for over a decade by that point. From his perch inside the Reagan DOJ, this lawyer would attempt to bring down one of the defining pieces of 20th century legislation--the Voting Rights Act. His name was John Roberts.Over thirty years later in 2013, these efforts by John Roberts and the conservative legal establishment culminated when Roberts, now Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, wrote Shelby County vs. Holder, one of the most consequential decisions of modern jurisprudence. A dramatic move that gutted the Voting Rights Act, Roberts's decision--dangerously premised on the flawed notion that racism was a thing of the past--emboldened right-wing, antidemocratic voting laws around the country immediately. No modern court decision has done more to hand elections to Republicans than Shelby.Now lauded investigative reporter David Daley reveals the urgent story of this fifty-year Republican plot to end the Voting Rights Act and encourage minority rule in their party's favor. From the bowels of Reagan's DOJ to the walls of the conservative Federalist Society to the moneyed Republican resources bankrolling restrictive voting laws today, Daley reveals a hidden history as sweeping as it is troubling. Through careful research and exhaustive reporting, he connects Shelby to a well-funded, highly-coordinated right-wing effort to erode the power of minority voters and Democrats at the ballot box--an effort that has grown stronger with each election cycle. In the process Roberts and his conservative allies have enabled extreme partisan gerrymandering to become the law of the land, while fringe conservative theories about our elections infiltrate the foundations of our democracy.Timely and alarming, Daley offers a powerful message that, while Shelby was the misguided end of the Voting Rights Act, it was also the beginning of something far darker.
The History of the Future
What if the future you believe in was never truly yours to imagine? From ancient empires to Silicon Valley, those in power have always used the illusion of "what comes next" to shape belief, behavior, and control. This book uncovers the untold history of how governments, corporations, and ideologues have scripted the future-not as prediction, but as propaganda.Blending cultural analysis, political theory, and media insight, it explores how predictive power and politics go hand in hand. From empires and imagination to Silicon Valley techno-utopias, the most influential actors don't just adapt to the future-they manufacture it. You'll see how narrative control and society are deeply entangled, how future forecasting can justify inequality, and why today's innovations often mask old agendas.This is a book for the deeply curious-the readers who question the news cycle, who sense that every optimistic launch pitch or global trend report comes with hidden motives. For policy watchers, tech skeptics, cultural critics, and anyone grappling with the ethics of tomorrow, it delivers sharp, evidence-backed revelations.By the final page, you won't just think differently about the future-you'll see it differently. You'll know how to recognize when a future as propaganda is being sold to you. You'll reclaim the tools to ask: who controls the future, and who gets left out when that future is built.A vital read for those seeking clarity in an age of cultural manipulation through futurism, this is your lens to pierce the narratives and reclaim the horizon.
Complicit
A Sunday Times BestsellerFrom one of Britain's most celebrated political journalists, a fearless and forensic indictment of British complicity in the destruction of Gaza.In a gripping narrative informed by original reporting, Peter Oborne tells how Britain's Conservative and Labour parties converged to back Israel's criminal assault--in the process occupying disturbing common ground with the far right.Rather than challenge this political cartel, British media colluded in its misrepresentations. The shocking result was that, as British authorities helped Israel set Gaza as well as international law aflame, almost everything the public was told about this momentous conflagration was untrue.When citizens still turned out in their hundreds of thousands to demand a ceasefire, roiling the nation's politics as they stayed faithful to the ancient British tradition of popular protest in defence of liberty, the political-media machine bared its fangs. The investigative reporting in this book exposes the methods by which peaceful demonstrations were smeared as "hate marches".Formerly chief political commentator at the Daily Telegraph and Spectator, Oborne knows the British establishment from within. In this book he names names and provides receipts. His demand is accountability--for atrocities, and their accomplices.
The Maga Doctrine
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people." -- President Donald TrumpThe movement that brought Donald Trump to the White House has better ideas than the old right or the new left. It's time that the rest of America started listening. In The MAGA Doctrine, Charlie Kirk explains once and for all why the principles of America First and traditional values have found an audience among young people all over the country.The Tea Party began as a protest for patriots who feared Big Government, but President Trump has become a hero for patriots who are against Big Everything: Silicon ValleyBig PharmaThe mediaHigher educationDeep state swamp monstersKirk describes why it took Trump, a reality TV superstar, to see past the sclerotic and power-hungry institutions, from the United Nations and Google to Harvard and Viacom, working to crush real America. The MAGA Doctrine is all about giving you a say in the future of America and a hand in making it happen.As the mainstream media churn out lies about the "real reasons" behind the new conservative agenda, this book is a powerful reminder of the true ideals of freedom and greatness that swept Donald Trump to the presidency. The MAGA Doctrine urges a restoration of self-rule by a populace long taken for granted by its rulers.
Antisemitism
History teaches that antisemitism is a disease which begins with the Jews but does not end with them. Once antisemitism is unleashed, it knows no bounds and can attack the very fabric of society. This deadly strain of hatred often turns against other minority groups too, not to mention foundational democratic values, beginning with equal rights and equal protection before the law. Therefore, antisemitism should be viewed as a universal human rights issue of importance to all, and not solely as a parochial Jewish or Israeli concern. Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know^(R) explores how, in the 21st century, antisemitism is once again resurgent. In recent years, the FBI reported that well over half of all religiously motivated hate crimes in the United States targeted Jews, even though Jews comprise just over two percent of the population. It is striking how little understood antisemitism, including the term itself, still is. This extends quite widely to political leaders, educational authorities, law enforcement and the judiciary, civic groups, and media outlets. Polls have also shown how knowledge of the Holocaust, which was widely considered to be a firewall against the resurgence of antisemitism, is declining, notwithstanding ongoing attention to the topic in education, museums and memorials, and culture.
Surviving the 21st Century
Explore freedom, power, and the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century with two extraordinary thinkers Two world-renowned figures of contemporary politics come together to discuss timeless topics and debate alternatives for the future: Jos矇 "Pepe" Mujica, former president of Uruguay and an ex-guerrilla whose message of sustainability and common sense won him an international following, and Noam Chomsky, who revolutionized linguistics and has become a beacon for radical thinking around the world. From the meeting of these peerless figures emerge reflections on the major global issues of our time: climate change, corruption, populism, the crisis of capitalism, and the logic of the market economy, among many others. Chomsky and Mujica emphasize throughout the values required to survive the challenges of the twenty-first century and build a new world: democracy, freedom, purposeful living, and friendship. Brought together by filmmaker Sa繳l Alv穩drez, these two radical elders share passion, politics, and wisdom.
Listening to the Constitution of the Law
Imagine standing outside the marble steps of the Supreme Court, watching the doors swing open as nine justices file in-each carrying the weight of the Constitution and the hopes of millions. You wonder: What really happens behind those closed doors? How do these men and women, with families and flaws like yours, decide the cases that shape your rights, your children's future, and the very meaning of freedom in America? This book pulls back the curtain on the nation's highest court, revealing the human stories, fierce debates, and daily pressures that never make the headlines. You'll walk through the halls with justices as they wrestle with the toughest questions of law and life, balancing their duty to the Constitution with the demands of parenthood and the pull of ordinary American life. You'll see how landmark decisions are made-not by distant figures, but by real people facing impossible choices. Whether you're a student, a parent, a teacher, or simply someone who cares about justice and democracy, this book gives you the inside story you've always wanted. It explains the Court's work in plain language, strips away the myths, and shows why the original meaning of the Constitution still matters for every generation. Don't settle for soundbites or secondhand opinions. Step inside the Marble Palace and discover the truth for yourself. If you want to understand how the Supreme Court shapes your life-and why its decisions will echo for decades-this is the book you can't afford to miss. Buy your copy now and see the Constitution come alive like never before.
