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"From historian and author of the popular daily newsletter Letters from an American, a vital narrative that explains how America, once a beacon of democracy, now teeters on the brink of autocracy--and how we can turn back. In the midst of the impeachment crisis of 2019, Heather Cox Richardson launched a daily Facebook essay providing the historical background of the daily torrent of news. The essays soon turned into a newsletter and, spread by word of mouth, its readership ballooned to more than 2 million dedicated readers who rely on its plainspoken and informed take on the present and past in America. In Democracy Awakening, Richardson crafts a compelling and original narrative, explaining how, over the decades, a small group of wealthy people have made war on American ideals. By weaponizing language and promoting false history they have led us into authoritarianism--creating a disaffected population and then promising to recreate an imagined past where those people could feel important again. She argues that taking our country back starts by remembering the elements of the nation's true history that marginalized Americans have always upheld. Their dedication to the principles on which this nation was founded has enabled us to renew and expand our commitment to democracy in the past. Richardson sees this history as a roadmap for the nation's future. Richardson's unique talent is to wrangle our giant, meandering, confusing news feed into a coherent story that singles out what we should pay attention to, what the historical roots and precedents are, and what possible paths lie ahead. Writing in her trademark calm prose, she manages to be both realistic and optimistic about the future of democracy. Richardson's easy command of history allows her to pivot effortlessly from the Founders to the abolitionists to Reconstruction to Goldwater to Mitch McConnell, highlighting the political legacies of the New Deal, the lingering fears of socialism, the death of the liberal consensus and birth of 'movement conservatism.' There are many books that tell us what has happened over the last five years. Democracy Awakening explains how we got to this perilous point, what our history really tells us about ourselves, and what the future of democracy can be"--

"From historian and author of the popular daily newsletter Letters from an American, a vital narrative that explains how America, once a beacon of democracy, now teeters on the brink of autocracy--and how we can turn back. In the midst of the impeachment crisis of 2019, Heather Cox Richardson launched a daily Facebook essay providing the historical background of the daily torrent of news. The essays soon turned into a newsletter and, spread by word of mouth, its readership ballooned to more than 2 million dedicated readers who rely on its plainspoken and informed take on the present and past in America. In Democracy Awakening, Richardson crafts a compelling and original narrative, explaining how, over the decades, a small group of wealthy people have made war on American ideals. By weaponizing language and promoting false history they have led us into authoritarianism--creating a disaffected population and then promising to recreate an imagined past where those people could feel important again. She argues that taking our country back starts by remembering the elements of the nation's true history that marginalized Americans have always upheld. Their dedication to the principles on which this nation was founded has enabled us to renew and expand our commitment to democracy in the past. Richardson sees this history as a roadmap for the nation's future. Richardson's unique talent is to wrangle our giant, meandering, confusing news feed into a coherent story that singles out what we should pay attention to, what the historical roots and precedents are, and what possible paths lie ahead. Writing in her trademark calm prose, she manages to be both realistic and optimistic about the future of democracy. Richardson's easy command of history allows her to pivot effortlessly from the Founders to the abolitionists to Reconstruction to Goldwater to Mitch McConnell, highlighting the political legacies of the New Deal, the lingering fears of socialism, the death of the liberal consensus and birth of 'movement conservatism.' There are many books that tell us what has happened over the last five years. Democracy Awakening explains how we got to this perilous point, what our history really tells us about ourselves, and what the future of democracy can be"--

How is solidarity understood by the people who practice it actively and daily? What is the role of solidarity in reconciling the relationship of individuals with the collective demands of communities that fight for the rights of others? Based on a variety of anthropological, sociological, and philosophical writings as well as ethnographic research, Maria Giannoula takes an elaborated look at the emotional and spiritual aspects of political participation within an activist group in Greece in the 2010s. This study is a valuable resource for those researching social movements and alternative communities, focusing on the ways in which individuals organise their own forms of activism.

Are you ready to break down conflict and build consensus on polarizing topics?Ideally, education equips students to care about the world and helps them shape their futures. In an era that has become incredibly polarized, we can help our students learn how to come together despite differences.Michelle Blanchet and Brian Deters show how all educators can equip our youth with skills to become active and engaged citizens. A one-off course on civics is not enough.Preventing Polarization offers basic strategies that every teacher can use. You will create experiences to help students break down barriers through activities and role playing. The future lies with our children. Let's show them how to make a difference, minimize conflict, and build accord. This book will:help you cultivate critical thinking in young peopleprovide information about effectively digesting information and considering source materialreveal strategies for how to teach civicshelp kids understand the impact of their actionsexplore tough conversationsshare strategies to help students speak up, step in, and get involvedprovide solutions for teaching kids about empathydemonstrate how to talk about politics in an appropriate mannerGrab Preventing Polarization today and implement 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility tomorrow.

¿In diesem Sammelband werden aus unterschiedlichen fachspezifischen, wissenschaftlichen und praktischen Perspektiven vielfältige Aspekte des Themas ¿Imperiale Lebensweise und Politische Bildung¿ beleuchtet und kritisch reflektiert. Die didaktischen Potenziale unterschiedlicher wissenschaftlicher Herangehensweisen und Praxiserfahrungen werden vorgestellt und theoretische Überlegungen sowie empirische Erkenntnisse zum Schwerpunktthema präsentiert.

"Freedoms Delayed is written for educated readers interested in the deep historical forces that account for the Middle East's poor record on basic human freedoms. It shows that the region's traditional institutions are critical to both understanding its political history and identifying its potential for liberalization on various fronts"--

"Ich habe ein großes Störgefühl: Dass von der Politik widersinnige und unverhältnismäßige Maßnahmen durchgedrückt werden, ist das eine. Dass sie von niemand wirklich ernsthaft öffentlich hinterfragt werden, das andere. Und das dritte ist, wie bereitwillig wir alle diese Maßnahmen dann auch noch umsetzen. Eine Mischung aus Obrigkeitshörigkeit und sozialem Zwang. Sich letzterem zu widersetzen ist nicht leicht, da bin ich selbst ein gutes Beispiel. Aber wie widerspruchslos wir alle mitspielen finde ich doch schockierend."Wie viele von uns hat sich der Autor seit März 2020 intensiv Gedanken über Corona, die damit zusammenhängenden Maßnahmen, die Berichterstattung und die gesellschaftlichen Auswirkungen gemacht. Viele dieser Überlegungen hat er festgehalten und mit anderen ausgetauscht: in E-Mails, Leserbriefen und Erfahrungsberichten. Entstanden ist ein detailliertes, ehrliches und facettenreiches Profil seines Denkens während der Corona-Zeit.

Esta obra fue realizada en colaboración conjunta de los cuerpos académicos ESTUDIO DE LAS CIENCIAS DE LA COMUNICACIÓN y POLITICA, GOBIERNO Y SOCIEDAD de la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua.

'How better to honour the women who have fought for abortion rights, those who are still fighting around the world, those who have suffered from its illegality, those who still suffer from its limitations, than to continue to talk about it?'In this timely essay, Pauline Harmange provides an intimate, detailed account of her abortion. Reminiscent of Annie Ernaux's Happening, Abortion is nuanced, complex, honest, and precise. Harmange gives voice to the emotions, reflections, and contradictions that someone could experience when they choose to terminate a pregnancy. At a time in which women's reproductive rights are being called into question around the world, Abortion is a clarion call, a powerful personal testimony, and a resolutely political vision: to restore power to our experiences, all our experiences, by sharing them, and to transform society for the better.

A fatherly thriller writer and a young female progressive journalist explore America's political divide from opposite sides by trying to find common ground. Through conversations and interviews with Americans from different walks of life, they gain a better understanding of each other and their country, the imperfect but exceptional United States of America, where You Own You.AWAKE is a gentler version of STILL COMMON SENSE, which digs deeply into how America got into a situation where many Americans feel obligated to ignore and even chastise the other side.

Complex and fact based, STILL COMMON SENSE embraces the traditional truths of America with hard documentation, the kind of book that will appeal to Americans with conservative political views, as well as progressives interested in countering the conservative agenda. STILL COMMON SENSE digs deeply into how the United States got into a situation where many Americans feel obligated to ignore and even chastise the other side. Many of the conclusions reached might be different depending on the individual's beliefs and personal experiences, but STILL COMMON SENSE was written to challenge all of us to consider the imperfect but exceptional United States of America, where You Own You.

Through two Colombian case studies, Sanne Weber identifies the ways in which conflict experiences are defined by structures of gender inequality, and how these could be transformed in the post-conflict context. The author reveals that current, apparently gender-sensitive, transitional justice (TJ) and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) laws and policies ultimately undermine rather than transform gender equality and, consequently, weaken the chances of achieving holistic and durable peace. To overcome this, Weber offers an innovative approach to TJ and DDR that places gendered citizenship as both the starting point and the continued driving force of post-conflict reconstruction. --

From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre, an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America.

A radical case for a one-state solution from the renowned Palestinian writer and Nakba survivor

The communities, congregations, and faith-based coalitions that have been working for racial justice over the past fifty yearsHave progressive religious organizations been missing in action in recent struggles for racial justice? In Faith Communities and the Fight for Racial Justice, Robert Wuthnow shows that, contrary to activists' accusations of complacency, Black and White faith leaders have fought steadily for racial and social justice since the end of the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Wuthnow introduces us to the communities, congregations, and faith-based coalitions that have worked on fair housing, school desegregation, affirmative action, criminal justice, and other issues over many years. Often overshadowed by the Religious Right, these progressive faith-based racial justice advocates kept up the fight even as media attention shifted elsewhere. Wuthnow tells the stories of the faith-based affordable housing project in St. Louis that sparked controversy in the Nixon White House; a pastor's lawsuit in North Carolina that launched the nation's first busing program for school desegregation; the faith outreach initiative for Barack Obama's presidential campaign; and church-mobilized protests following the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Freddie Gray, and George Floyd. Drawing on extensive materials from denominations, journalists, and social scientists, Wuthnow offers a detailed and frank discussion of both the achievements and the limitations of faith leaders' roles. He focuses on different issues that emerged at different times, tracing the efforts of Black and White faith leaders who sometimes worked cooperatively and more often tackled problems in complementary ways. Taken together, these stories provide lessons in what faith communities have done and how they can better advocate for racial justice in the years ahead.

This book explains the concept of social cohesion in the context of a comparative sociological study.

This edited volume discusses the rise, positioning and role of small-scale, voluntary development organisations in the Global North.

This book examines the violation of property rights in the two World Wars and in the interwar period centering on three keywords: sequestration, confiscation and restitution. It was originally published as a special issue of European Review of History.