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[2024]
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"Activist, journalist, and visionary Claudia Jones was one of the most important advocates of emancipation in the twentieth century. Arguing for a socialist future and the total emancipation of working people, Jones's legacy made an enduring mark on both sides of the Atlantic. This ground-breaking biography traces Jones's remarkable life and work, beginning with her immigration to the United States and culminating in her advocacy for the emancipation...
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Voices of Change: A Graphic Exploration of Social Issues is a thought-provoking and visually stunning book that explores various social issues through the medium of graphic art. This book is a collaboration between talented graphic artists and writers who have come together to create a unique and engaging reading experience. In today's world, there are many pressing social issues that need to be addressed. This book provides a platform for artists...
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Get the Summary of Chris Hedges's Our Class in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Our Class" by Chris Hedges is a profound exploration of the author's experiences teaching college courses in East Jersey State Prison. Hedges, a former New York Times reporter and ordained Presbyterian minister, delves into the lives of his incarcerated students, revealing the transformative power of education and the arts within the...
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Palestinians in Israel considers a key issue ignored by the official 'peace process' and most mainstream commentators: that of the growing Palestinian minority within Israel itself.
What the Israeli right-wing calls 'the demographic problem' Ben White identifies as 'the democratic problem' which goes to the heart of the conflict. Israel defines itself not as a state of its citizens, but as a Jewish state, despite the substantial and increasing...
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Seed for thoughts, Similar or opposite we all have the right to oppose or accept the thoughts of others. We may not agree, or we may agree. When we force our opinions on others either by rank, our station in life or by power, by will of that rank, or wealth. When we use misinformation, mislead by ignorance shame on us. When we mislead by our intelligence or education, shame on us. When we mislead by deliberate act are we bullies or dictators?...
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The term "minority" often masks a vast tapestry of lived experiences, shaped by intersecting forces of discrimination, disadvantage, and resilience. "In the Margins No More" boldly dissects these complex realities, offering a critical analysis of how various societies have marginalized groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other identity markers.This meticulously researched work explores the deep-rooted mechanisms...
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"El monólogo del universo de la corrupción" es un relato cautivador que sumerge al lector en un mundo donde la corrupción se extiende como una sombra omnipresente. A través de una prosa vívida y penetrante, el autor teje una narrativa que desentraña los entresijos de la moralidad y el poder. Desde las altas esferas del gobierno hasta los rincones más oscuros de la sociedad, cada página es una danza peligrosa entre la lealtad y la codicia,...
9) El Caso Beur
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"El Baso Beur" es un poderoso y esclarecedor análisis del caso Beur, un acontecimiento histórico fundamental que alteró para siempre la trayectoria de la comunidad beur en Francia. Este libro meticulosamente elaborado desentraña las complejidades del caso, proporcionando una visión única de las vidas, las luchas y la inquebrantable resistencia de la comunidad Beur. En "El Caso Beur", el autor nos invita a un viaje a través del complejo entramado...
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This book is a guide for those who are frustrated with the direction that their government and state is heading towards, and who wish to do something about it while also remaining in the realm of legality and peace. Inspired by tried and proven methods that time and time again have historically demonstrated effectiveness, Peaceful Resistance is the book for those who want to change their government and state, using only peaceful and legal means.This...
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Many may have wondered, what is man to do with all the conflict that he inflicts upon himself? He wars against his fellow man, on account of difference in shade and color, and these wars and wounds inflicted by said wars linger and fester, until the original sin is forgotten, and all that remains is the pain and anguish of hatred.This work seeks to give the reader a broad understanding over the phenomenon of ethnic conflict, the first section of the...
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Do you have little time left to prepare for the exam?Have you heard that several of your friends have failed?Do you want to prove your worth and realize the American dream?If you answered "Yes" read on as I have something for you.I imagine you haven't passed a school exam in years, and you are worried because this time, the result is not just a grade but can be a game-changer in your citizenship.I have seen many such cases among my students who, due...
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Shadow Lives reveals the unseen side of the '9/11 wars': their impact on the wives and families of men incarcerated in Guantanamo, or in prison or under house arrest in Britain and the US. Victoria Brittain shows how these families have been made socially invisible and a convenient scapegoat for the state in order to exercise arbitrary powers under the cover of the 'War on Terror'.
A disturbing expose of the perilous state of freedom and democracy...
14) The Beur Case
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"The Beur Case" is a powerful and illuminating exploration of the Beur case-a pivotal historical event that forever altered the trajectory of the Beur community in France. This meticulously crafted book unravels the complexities of the case, providing unique insights into the lives, struggles, and unwavering resilience of the Beur community. In "The Beur Case", the author invites us on a journey through the complex web of contemporary society in France,...
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* Shortlisted for the Palestine Book Awards 2016*
Modern warfare has a new form. The days of international combat are fading. So how do major world powers maintain control over their people today?
This book is a disturbing insight into the new ways world powers such as the US, Israel, Britain and China forge war today. It is a subliminal war of surveillance and whitewashed terror, conducted through new, high-tech military apparatuses, designed...
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Refuser de condamner les abus de pouvoir, les mensonges et la répression des manifestations par les politiciens actuels peut être vu comme une complicité. Beaucoup d'entre eux semblent plus intéressés par leurs intérêts personnels que par le bien-être du peuple, dont la voix est souvent ignorée et les besoins négligés. L'autorité authentique repose sur la capacité à persuader sans recourir à la violence, mais cela semble faire défaut....
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The book presents a compelling argument asserting that Donald Trump legally won the 2020 Presidential Election. By midnight of Election Day Trump held a clear popular vote lead in crucial states surpassing the required 270 Electoral Votes. The constitutionally mandated closure of vote counting for Electors at midnight, as per Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, was overlooked, leading to what Captain Rick terms the blue shift favoring...
18) Building a pro-black world: moving beyond DE&I work and creating spaces for black people to thrive
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[2023]
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"In recent years, following the popularity of books like Ijeoma Oluo's So You Want to Talk About Race? and Ibram X. Kendi's How to Be an Antiracist, there has been a surfeit of books published on the politics of race and racial injustice; within the field of nonprofit organization and management, these books have tended to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as a proxy for antiracism. NPQ's focus on "pro-Black" is a fresh perspective...
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How and why has solidarity changed over time? Why have particular strategies, tactics, and strands of internationalism emerged or re-emerged at particular moments? And how has solidarity shaped the history of the US left in particular?
In Solidarity, Steve Striffler addresses these key questions, offering the first history of US-Latin American solidarity from the Haitian Revolution to the present day. Striffler traces the history of internationalism...
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The vivid, behind-the-scenes story of perhaps the most consequential political moment in American history, Abraham Lincoln's history-changing nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 presidential election. Illinois lawyer Abraham Lincoln had a record of political failure. In 1858, he had lost a celebrated Senate bid against incumbent Stephen Douglas, his second failed Senate run, and had not held public office since one term in Congress...
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