Social Justice

Red Wave Rising: The Spread of Socialist Governments in South America is an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the rise of socialist governments in South America. This book explores the historical, social, and economic factors that led to the spread of socialist ideology in the region, and the impact that socialist governments have had on the political, economic, and social landscape of South America. From the election of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela to the rise of Evo Morales in Bolivia, Red Wave Rising provides a nuanced understanding of the political movements that brought socialist ...

In early 2000, Adnan Syed was convicted and sentenced to life plus thirty years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, a high school senior in Baltimore, Maryland. Syed has maintained his innocence, and Rabia Chaudry, a family friend, has always believed him. By 2013, after almost all appeals had been exhausted, Rabia contacted Sarah Koenig, a producer at This American Life, in hopes of finding a journalist who could shed light on Adnan’s story. In 2014, Koenig's investigation turned into Serial, a Peabody Award-winning podcast with more than 500 million international listeners.

In this important and revealing book, Jamie Bartlett takes us deep into the digital underworld and presents an extraordinary look at the Internet we don't know. Beginning with the rise of the Internet and the conflicts and battles that defined its early years, Bartlett reports on trolls, pornographers, drug dealers, hackers, political extremists, Bitcoin programmers, and vigilantes - and puts a human face on those who have many reasons to stay anonymous.

Propaganda of the Deed: A Manifesto of Action is a provocative exploration of one of history's most controversial concepts—direct, symbolic action as a tool for social and political transformation. From anarchist plots to nonviolent resistance, and from the suffragette militancy of the early 20th century to modern environmental activism, this book dives into the heart of what it means to act with purpose and power. Through vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, this book traces the origins of propaganda of the deed, examining its philosophical roots, historical impact, and enduring ...

Republican Fan Fiction: How Fantasy Chains, Propaganda, and Culture Wars Fuel MAGA, Divide America, and Distort Reality In Republican Fan Fiction, Jason McClure exposes the powerful narratives driving the MAGA movement and Republican ideology, revealing how shared myths, propaganda, and cultural battles have created a parallel reality for millions. This compelling exploration uncovers the rise of "fantasy chains"—stories that bind communities together while distorting their perception of truth. From the origins of right-wing media to the rise of online influencers, McClure examines how ...

Rogue Justice connects the dots for the first time - from the Patriot Act to today's military commissions, from terrorism prosecutions to intelligence priorities, from the ACLU's activism to Edward Snowden's revelations. And it poses a stark question: Will the American justice system ever recover from the compromises it made for the war on terror?

There’s a new invisible force at work in our economic and cultural lives. It affects every advertisement we see and every product we buy, from our morning coffee to a new pair of shoes. “Stakeholder capitalism” makes rosy promises of a better, more diverse, environmentally friendly world, but in reality, this ideology, championed by America’s business and political leaders, robs us of our money, our voice, and our identity.

America is a barren landscape of smoldering ashes, devoid of life except for those people still struggling to scratch out some type of existence. Amidst this destruction, a father and his young son walk, always toward the coast, but with no real understanding that circumstances will improve once they arrive. Still, they persevere, and their relationship comes to represent goodness in a world of utter devastation.

The Struggle for Women’s Rights and Social Justice Continues In the second book in The Love Series, Batu, the heroine from Love’s Transformation, is cast out of her village to face death by predators. After she is saved by the council’s healer and spiritual leader, Taja, he appoints her as his apprentice. Batu’s treacherous antagonist, the High Priest, clamors to have the law changed so women cannot serve as apprentices and have Batu ejected again. Batu and Taja construct a brilliant document to protect women, providing them with equality and the ability to divorce their husbands. ...

MY BEST STUFF: 21st Century Sermons for the Dawning New Age of Faith, Hope, and Love is a transformative collection of sermons that delve into the complexities of modern spirituality, social justice, and personal growth. Written by Rev. John Crestwell, a seasoned minister and thought leader, this book offers readers a profound exploration of what it means to live a life of purpose, authenticity, and interconnectedness in today’s world. Through 48 chapters, Rev. John addresses pressing issues such as toxic masculinity, racial justice, environmental stewardship, and the quest for a beloved ...

How do we talk about bias? How do we address racial disparities and inequities? What role do our institutions play in creating, maintaining, and magnifying those inequities? What role do we play? With a perspective that is at once scientific, investigative, and informed by personal experience, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt offers us the language and courage we need to face one of the biggest and most troubling issues of our time. She exposes racial bias at all levels of society - in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and criminal justice system.

"Copaganda" is a special kind of propaganda employed by police, prosecutors, and news media. It stokes fear of police-recorded crime and distorts society’s responses to it. As the United States incarcerates five times more people per capita than it did in 1970—despite record low crime rates—a sprawling and profitable punishment bureaucracy spends a lot of time and money to manipulate what we think that bureaucracy does and why.

In 1955, Katharine Clark, the first American woman wire reporter behind the Iron Curtain, saw something none of her male colleagues did. What followed became one of the most unusual adventure stories of the Cold War. While on assignment in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Clark befriended a man who, by many definitions, was her enemy. But she saw something in Milovan Djilas, a high-ranking Communist leader who dared to question the ideology he helped establish, that made her want to work with him. It became the assignment of her life.

Drawing from a diverse range of theologians, sociologists, artists, and activists, Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth, by Thaddeus Williams, makes the case that we must be discerning if we are to "truly execute justice" as Scripture commands. Not everything called "social justice" today is compatible with a biblical vision of a better world. The Bible offers hopeful and distinctive answers to deep questions of worship, community, salvation, and knowledge that ought to mark a uniquely Christian pursuit of justice.

A story of fighting to belong in a world that wasn't built for all of us and of one woman's activism - from the streets of Brooklyn and San Francisco to inside the halls of Washington - Being Heumann recounts Judy Heumann's lifelong battle to achieve respect, acceptance, and inclusion in society. From fighting to attend grade school after being described as a "fire hazard" to later winning a lawsuit against the New York City school system for denying her a teacher's license because of her paralysis, Judy's actions set a precedent that improved rights for disabled people.

Racism is not only a global crisis—it’s a wound festering within the heart of the Muslim world. While Islam champions equality and brotherhood, many Muslim societies continue to grapple with deeply rooted anti-Black biases, both inherited from pre-Islamic customs and shaped by colonial legacies. In Shadows Within the Ummah, Muhammad Abdelwahid offers a bold and necessary examination of this painful contradiction. Through Qur’anic guidance, Prophetic teachings, historical insights, and real-life testimonies, this book exposes the realities of anti-Black racism across cultures—from ...

Leading a cultural revolution driven by identity politics and so-called 'social justice', the new puritanism movement is best understood as a religion - one that makes grand claims to moral purity and tolerates no dissent. In The New Puritans, Andrew Doyle powerfully examines the underlying belief-systems of this ideology and how it has risen so rapidly to dominate all major political, cultural and corporate institutions. He reasons that, to move forward, we need to understand where these New Puritans came from and what they hope to achieve.

The stated goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are often reasonable, if not noble—to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Yet, as more and more people are discovering, DEI as commonly practiced isn't a natural extension of past civil rights movements or an ethical framework for opposing discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, etc. Rather, it is inextricably connected with an illiberal and authoritarian ideology—Critical Social Justice—that demands adherence to its tenets and punishes any dissent from its dogma.

The world-renowned philosopher and author of the best-selling Justice explores the central question of our time: What has become of the common good? World-renowned philosopher Michael J. Sandel argues that to overcome the crises that are upending our world, we must rethink the attitudes toward success and failure that have accompanied globalization and rising inequality. Sandel shows the hubris a meritocracy generates among the winners and the harsh judgment it imposes on those left behind, and traces the dire consequences across a wide swath of American life.

What if patriotism wasn't about flags and borders—but about care, connection, and the courage to dream a better world into being? A New Patriotism is a bold, poetic, and soul-stirring invitation to reclaim our collective future. Weaving together historical truth, spiritual insight, and practical tools for action, this groundbreaking book calls forth a new kind of citizen—one rooted in heart, justice, and planetary responsibility. From the broken mirror of colonization and inequality to the healing teachings of prophets, mystics, disrupters, and rebels across time, Morningsong guides ...