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"American society is more polarized than ever before. We are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation-the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth-and it comes at us from all sides: opportunists on the far right, Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It's endangering our democracy and causing havoc in our electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and in our Capitol. Advances in technology including rapid...
2) Enough
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"Cassidy Hutchinson's desk was mere steps from the most controversial president in recent American history. Now, she provides a riveting account of her extraordinary experiences as an idealistic young woman thrust into the middle of a national crisis, where she risked everything to tell the truth about some of the most powerful people in Washington"--
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"This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works--plus loads of weird but true facts! In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep into the U.S. Capitol to uncover everything they need to know about our government--how things get done, who is who, and why things are the way they are." --
4) Big break: the weirdos, wonks, and wannabes trying to win in Washington while America loses its mind
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"An extraordinary view into the politics of our times, Tired of Winning explores how Donald Trump remade the Republican Party in his own image--and the wreckage he's left in his wake. Packed with new reporting, Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party tracks Trump's improbable journey from disgraced and defeated former president to the dominant force, yet again, in the Republican Party. From his exile in Mar-a-Lago, Donald...
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The House Republican leader who dared to take a stand against the January 6th insurrection, which she witnessed first-hand, and then helped lead the ensuing investigation, tells the story of this perilous moment in our history, the betrayal of the American people and the Constitution and the risks we still face.
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"An honest, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny memoir about re-energizing our politics and standing up to corporate America-while carting three kids around in a minivan. Never having run for office before, Katie Porter charted a new path in 2018 when she was elected to Congress as a Democrat in historically conservative Orange County, California. Underestimated as a single mom and chided for her progressive values, Katie defied expectations. Then,...
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"The quest for social justice is a powerful crusade of our time, with an appeal to many different people, for many different reasons. But those who use the same words do not always present the same meanings. Clarifying those meanings is the first step toward finding out what we agree on and disagree on. From there, it is largely a question of what the facts are. Social Justice Fallacies reveals how many things that are thought to be true simply cannot...
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An award-winning journalist follows up his New York Times bestseller American Carnage with this profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement in which he investigates the ways in which conservative Christians have pursued, exercised and often abused power in the name of securing this earthly kingdom.
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"Scholars and popular authors regularly claim that Christianity, at least orthodox Christianity, has fostered oppression and intolerance. A common narrative is that liberty and equality have been advanced primarily when America's leaders embrace progressive manifestations of religion or reject faith altogether. Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land demonstrates that Christianity is responsible for advancing liberty and equality for all citizens....
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"Donald Trump will be president again, whether he is on the ballot or not. That is because Trumpism is overtaking the Republican Party and will mount a vigorous comeback, potentially in the hands of a savvier successor--The Next Trump. This prophecy will come true, according to Miles Taylor, if we do not learn the lessons of the recent past. With the 2024 election approaching, the formerly "Anonymous" official is back with bombshell revelations and...
15) The Biden malaise: how America bounces back from Joe Biden's dismal repeat of the Jimmy Carter years
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"Wall Street Journal columnist and bestselling author Kim Strassel argues that Joe Biden, like Jimmy Carter before him, has mired the country in weakness, inflation and political unease. Whether in politics or policy, the parallels between the Biden and Carter presidencies are now beyond striking. Two presidents-separated by nearly 50 years-beset by the same domestic and foreign policy morasses, politically swamped by a national ennui. However, THE...
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Unveil the intricate playbook behind the enigmatic political movement with our compelling book, "The Art of Trumpism: Strategies and Tactics." Crafted with meticulous research and keen insight, this book offers a captivating exploration into the strategies, tactics, and captivating nuances that defined the era of Trumpism.From the electrifying rallies that ignited a movement to the relentless social media presence that reshaped political communication,...
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On nous avait dit qu'un antique calendrier Maya fixait la fin du monde le 21 décembre 2012. D'autres archéologues, avec d'autres calendriers Mayas, ont démenti. Nous sommes sauvés. On nous a juré que la Belgique ne survivrait pas à la crise communautaire. Après 541 jours et la patience d'Elio Di Rupo, elle est toujours là. On nous a prédit cent fois la fin de l'euro. L'Allemagne est sévère et la Grèce à genoux, mais il a toujours cours....
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Tattoos. Unwed pregnancy. Giving up on shaving...showering...and employment. These used to be signatures of a trashy individual. Now they're the new norm. What happened to etiquette, hygiene, and self restraint? Charlotte Hays, Southern gentlewoman extraordinaire, takes a humorous look at the spread of white trash culture to all levels of American society.
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In his introduction, Ed Gamble points out the intriguing relationship of political cartoonist and politician. It is a relationship that can range from downright antagonistic to one of mutual praise. While political cartoonists would have a hard time making a livelihood without politicians, politicians often do wish that they were living without editorial cartoonists.
It is a sentiment one might infer from the forewords by former presidents George...
20) Donald Trump Makes Words: Illustrated guide to 101 dumb and awful statements by the 45th President
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Many words have been used to describe Donald Trump: infantile, fascist, narcissist, buffoon (to name but a very few).
All are accurate, as far as they go. Yet, in isolation, they describe only a very small part of the whole. To understand the man in his entirety, a more comprehensive study is warranted.
Syd Boyle has taken on this enormous task by presenting quotes from the former president covering a wide range of topics, each accompanied by...
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