Jason Stanley

Discover the fascinating history of fascist lies with this captivating book by world-renowned historian Federico Finchelstein. Through powerful storytelling, Finchelstein explains why truth often takes a back seat to simple, hateful lies in fascist ideologies. From Hitler to Mussolini, fascist leaders capitalized on lies to gain power and popular sovereignty. Today, false news has become government policy, and A Brief History of Fascist Lies urges readers to remember that the talk of "post-truth" has a long political and intellectual lineage that we cannot ignore.

This book delves into the complex relationship between the powerful and the powerless, exploring the ways in which subordinate groups critique power and the powerful develop private dialogues. Renowned social scientist James C. Scott examines examples from literature, history, and politics around the world to reveal the tensions and contradictions inherent in this interaction. With discussions of public roles and hidden transcripts, this book offers a penetrating look at the arts of resistance.

Explore the hidden lives of undocumented Americans through the deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. Follow writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio's journey across the country as she documents the lives of her fellow undocumented immigrants, while also uncovering the mysteries of her own life. From Ground Zero cleanup workers in New York to those seeking medical care in Miami's botanicas, these stories are filled with love, magic, heartbreak, and vulgarity. Through powerful personal narratives and sensitive reporting, discover what it means to be an undocumented American in today's society.

Discover the shocking truth about the American impact on Nazi Germany's notorious Nuremberg Laws. In Hitler's American Model, James Whitman reveals the real, sustained, significant, and revealing interest the Nazis took in American race policies. Learn how American citizenship and antimiscegenation laws proved directly relevant to the two principal Nuremberg Laws, and uncover the ultimate, ugly irony that when Nazis rejected American practices, it was sometimes not because they found them too enlightened, but too harsh. This groundbreaking book will upend your understanding of America's influence on racist practices in the wider world.

Discover how the rhetoric and tactics of Newt Gingrich and his allies launched an era of brutal partisan politics that still haunts America today. In Burning Down the House, author Julian Zelizer traces the story of how Gingrich's calculated campaign of attacks against his political opponents set the stage for decades of ruthless Republican tactics. From weaponizing good government reforms to plotting the destruction of the political career of Speaker Wright, Gingrich introduced the methods that shaped modern Congress and the Republican Party. His legacy extended beyond his own tenure in office, creating a new normal in Washington that is still felt today.

Explore the rise of authoritarian leaders in our modern age in "Strongmen" by Ruth Ben-Ghiat. From Putin to Trump, Bolsonaro to Erdogan, this book delves into the common playbook of machismo, propaganda, violence, and corruption used by such leaders in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Discover why these leaders have found popular support, and how they can be opposed. A must-read for anyone interested in politics and democracy.

Discover what really matters in life and start moving towards your important goals with Kevin Stebbings' coaching narrative, What Do You Really, Really Want? Uncover the power of intentional conversations and learn actionable steps to overcome common hurdles like procrastination, fear of failure, and distraction. Follow the journey of two individuals who find what is truly important with the encouragement and support of a coach. This compelling story offers a powerful yet simple message for anyone who wants to live a life aligned with their values.

Explore the pivotal role Black Americans played in Reconstruction with this influential and groundbreaking work from a renowned Black intellectual. Delving into the period after the Civil War when slaves were freed and America's reconstruction began, this full-length study provides an innovative and comprehensive look at an essential but overlooked part of American history. Widely hailed as a classic, this pioneering work will deepen your understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.

Hate in the Homeland offers a startling insight into the unexpected places where violent hate groups recruit young people. Cynthia Miller-Idriss takes readers on a journey to physical and virtual spaces where hate is cultivated, and shows how far-right groups are swelling in mainstream settings. This essential read offers innovative strategies for combating extremist radicalization.

This book explores the phenomenon of "adaptive preferences" among women and other oppressed groups, in which they collude with the forces that perpetuate their injustice. The author offers a definition of adaptive preferences and a moral framework for responding to them in development practice. She argues that public institutions should conduct interventions to transform the adaptive preferences of deprived people, while still respecting culturally variant conceptions of the good. The book provides real-world examples and moves beyond debates about internalized oppression, relativism, and feminism.