Social Justice

Becoming Brave offers a distinctly Christian framework for addressing systemic injustice. It challenges Christians to be everyday activists who become brave enough to break the silence and work with others to dismantle systems of injustice and inequality.

Addressing mission, evangelism, and social justice, two pastors draw listeners to the Bible's teaching on some contentious matters. Listeners in all spheres of ministry will grow in their understanding of the mission of the Church and gain a renewed sense of urgency for Jesus' call to preach the Word and make disciples.

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 ...

JUSTICE. [ juhs-tis ]. noun 1.the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness 2. Justice Jackson was raised by kind parents in the mean streets of Brooklyn New York. They instilled a strong sense of right and wrong that carried on even after those same streets claimed her mother. Her father stepped up and handled single parenthood until dirty cops take him away as well. Justice could easily become a product of her environment when she moves in with her aunt. She hangs with a group of rough girls but never loses her focus. It dims, and blurs at times but never ...

"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.

Courtroom 302 is the fascinating story of one year in Chicago's Cook County Criminal Courthouse, the busiest felony courthouse in the country. Here we see the system through the eyes of the men and women who experience it, not only in the courtroom but in the lockup, the jury room, the judge's chambers, the spectators' gallery. From the daily grind of the court to the highest-profile case of the year, Steve Bogira's masterful investigation raises fundamental issues of race, civil rights, and justice in America.

What does it mean to be Jewish in the modern world—without belief in God? Across the globe, millions of Jews define their identity through culture, ethics, and history rather than religious doctrine. Yet many wonder: Can Jewish traditions remain meaningful without faith? How do we honor our heritage while embracing reason and free thought? This book provides the answers. Inside, you’ll discover: A bold reimagining of Jewish identity—why belief is optional, but heritage, values, and community endure. Practical ways to celebrate Jewish life—holidays, life-cycle events, and traditions,...

In the 1970s, many campus radicals raised in Christian homes brought neo-Marxist ideas from college back to church with them. At first, figures like Jim Wallis, Ron Sider, and Richard Mouw made great gains for their progressive evangelical cause. But, after the defeat of Jimmy Carter, the religious right stole the headlines. Today, a new crop of mainstream evangelicals has taken up the cause of the New Left, whether they know it or not.

The grandson of a slave, Dr. Ossian Sweet moved his family to an all-white Detroit neighborhood in 1925. When his neighbors attempted to drive him out, Sweet defended himself, resulting in the death of a white man and a murder trial for Sweet. There followed one of the most important (and shockingly unknown) cases in Civil Rights history. Also caught up in the intense courtroom drama were legal giant Clarence Darrow and the newly formed National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

America has made mental illness a crime. Jails in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each house more people with mental illnesses than any hospital. In this revelatory book, journalist Alisa Roth goes deep inside the criminal justice system to tell how and why it has become a warehouse where inmates are denied proper treatment, abused, and punished in ways that make them sicker. Through intimate stories of people in the system and those trying to fix it, Roth reveals the hidden forces behind this crisis and suggests how a fairer and more humane approach might look.

This explosive new audiobook challenges many of the long-held assumptions about blacks, about Jews, about Germans and Nazis, about slavery, and about education. Plainly written, powerfully reasoned, and backed with a startling array of documented facts, Black Rednecks and White Liberals takes on the trendy intellectuals of our times as well as historic interpreters of American life.

Hollywood’s glamour hides a dark secret, and Eddie Ankin is the fall guy. When Hollywood’s “it” girl turns up dead, former Marine and seasoned stuntman Eddie Ankin is framed for the brutal murder. Determined to clear his name, Eddie dives into a twisted investigation—one that pits him against powerful enemies with deadly secrets. Detective Kim Mallory, a savvy LAPD investigator, suspects a pattern in the killings. Overlooked by her department, she teams up with Eddie in an uneasy alliance to catch a killer the city would rather ignore. Together, they’re drawn deep into ...

Although over half the people incarcerated in America today have committed violent offenses, the focus of reformers has been almost entirely on nonviolent and drug offenses. Danielle Sered's brilliant and groundbreaking Until We Reckon steers directly and unapologetically into the question of violence, offering approaches that will help end mass incarceration and increase safety.

The culture wars are at the heart of American politics, and they are tearing the country apart. Wokeness is at the center of this debate. This book delves into how social justice fanaticism, or Wokeness, festers in universities and then spreads throughout society. It covers topics like diversity training, microaggressions, control of language, affirmative action, obsessions around race and gender, campus uprisings, and the chilling effect these ideas have on freedom of speech. The Left has used the term "cultural hegemony" to describe how the Right has control over America's institutions, ...

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community and beyond? Civic Empowerment: A Citizen’s Guide to Effective Participation in Government is your ultimate resource for understanding how to get involved in the political process and make a meaningful impact. This comprehensive guide is designed for everyday citizens who want to go beyond voting and become active participants in shaping the future of their communities and the nation. Whether you're passionate about social justice, healthcare, climate change, or economic fairness, this book will equip you with the knowledge and ...

A handsome and brave though dull-witted barbarian, Yor the Mighty enjoys the solitary life of a wandering adventurer, his only focus to fight and feast while seeking the company of lots of plump womens . . . until one fateful day he chances upon a dangerous quest that earns him two unlikely companions as they cross paths with an evil fiend awaiting them in the local dungeon. 16,000 word short story novella fantasy / comedy / adventure anti-woke content tropes abound

In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world. Reflecting on the importance of Black feminism, intersectionality, and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles - from the Black freedom movement to the South African antiapartheid movement.

In the tradition of Just Mercy, an inspirational memoir by WNBA star Maya Moore Irons and her husband, Jonathan Irons, who she helped free from a wrongful conviction.

One of the most pernicious and persistent myths in the United States is the association of Black skin with poverty. Though there are forty million more poor white people than Black people, most Americans, both Republicans and Democrats, continue to think of poverty—along with issues like welfare, unemployment, and food stamps—as solely a Black problem. Why is this so? What are the historical causes? And what are the political consequences that result?

The previous edition of this now-classic book revealed the existence and subversive manipulations of "economic hit men". John Perkins wrote that economic hit men (EHM) "are highly paid professionals who cheat countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars. Their tools include fraudulent financial reports, rigged elections, payoffs, extortion, sex, and murder".