Social Justice Powers

In 1970, C. T. Vivian, a close colleague of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a member of his executive staff, sat down to take stock of the civil rights movement and the progress it had made. His assessment was that it failed, and that the blame lay in the existence of myths about America. As prophetic today as it was fifty years ago, Vivian's voice rings out as a critique and a call to action for a society in deep need of justice and peace. The Black struggle for independence is more of an uphill climb than ever.

A bold guide for connecting across differences—even those that seem impossible “Wise and visionary, powell helps us find the courage to forge connections with others, the earth, and ourselves in order to transform the world from the inside out.” —Valarie Kaur, bestselling author of See...

It is impossible to deny the impact of lies and white supremacy on the institutional conditions in US prisons. There is a particular power dynamic of racist intent in the prison system that culminates in what Brittany Friedman terms carceral apartheid. Prisons are a microcosm of how carceral apartheid operates as a larger governing strategy to decimate political targets and foster deceit, disinformation, and division in society.

Where did they come from, these furiously self-righteous "social justice warriors"? The incoherence of their mixed creed dooms social justice warriors to perpetual frustration. Their identity politics generates ever more radical demands that can never be satisfied, further fracturing a society in desperate need of a unifying myth. We seem to be left with only two options, Mitchell concludes - Nietzsche or Christ, the will to power or the will to truth. The choice is bracingly simple.  

Amanda Knox reflects on her world-famous confinement in an Italian prison and her return to an “ordinary” life—revealing hard-won truths about purpose and fulfillment. "An engrossing reflection on reclaiming identity and finding peace in the aftermath of global notoriety." —Kirkus...

Rules to Win By: Participation and Power in Union Negotiations is a book for anyone who wants to understand how to build the power required to effectively challenge and reverse income inequality and attacks on democracy.

What is the purpose of art in a world on fire? In this exhilarating and deeply inspiring work, Amber Massie-Blomfield considers the work of artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers—such as Gran Fury, Billie Holiday, Alexis Wright, Claude Cahun, Rick Lowe, and Joseph Beuys—alongside collectives, communities, and organizations that have used protest sites as their canvas and spearheaded political movements.

Imagination: A Manifesto offers visionary examples and tactics to push beyond the constraints of what we think, and are told, is possible. This book is for anyone who is ready to take to heart Toni Morrison's instruction: "Dream a little before you think."

This program is read by the author. For readers of Fair Play by Eve Rodsky and Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski comes a scathing, deeply-researched foray into the invisible, uncompensated work women perform every day. We’re tired. A stranger insists you “smile more,” even as you...

There are a few forms of evidence that carry the same quiet authority as DNA. It does not speak in the way a witness speaks. It does not argue, justify, or persuade. It exists, silently, within the smallest traces of human presence. A fragment left behind on fabric, a few skin cells on a surface, a drop of blood no larger than a pinhead. Yet within that trace lies something extraordinary. Identity. Not suggested, not inferred, but written into the structure of life itself. For centuries, the pursuit of justice relied on what could be seen, heard, and interpreted.

In this 15th book about the irrepressible Sammy Keyes, she deals with the zaniest character to come out of her town yet - Justice Jack, Santa Martina's very own superhero. Dressed in spandex and a mask, he drives around on a dirt bike hoping to fight crime. Though everyone else seems taken with Jack, Sammy's not so sure and now that she has a real mystery to solve her detective skills are pushed to the limits by Jack's antics.

What is justice? Who should rule? Can power ever be legitimate? For centuries, the greatest minds have wrestled with these questions—shaping nations, igniting revolutions, and defining the very fabric of our society. But for most of us, their ideas remain locked away in dense academic textbooks, filled with jargon and confusing theories. Until now. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY summarized is your essential guide to the most powerful ideas that have shaped human civilization. This is no dry, university lecture. It's a bold, accessible, and razor-sharp journey that distills the wisdom of history's ...

Are you ready to discover the untold stories of those who ignited change and transformed the world? 100 True Facts About Power, Protest & People Who Changed Things takes you on a journey through history, highlighting the incredible individuals, movements, and events that reshaped societies, sparked revolutions, and inspired generations. From the civil rights marches of the United States to the global protests for climate change, this book uncovers the powerful and empowering truths behind history’s most influential figures and moments. Whether you’re a young activist, a history ...

A "persuasive and essential" (Matthew Desmond) work that will forever change how we look at life after prison in America through Miller's "stunning, and deeply painful reckoning with our nation's carceral system" (Heather Ann Thompson). Each year, more than half a million Americans are released...

The Complete Guide to Political Philosophy: Power, Justice, and the Foundations of the State is a comprehensive and intellectually rigorous exploration of the ideas that have shaped political thought from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. What is political power? What makes a government legitimate? What is justice — and who defines it? Can democracy survive the pressures of populism, digital surveillance, and artificial intelligence? This volume examines the foundational texts and arguments of political philosophy, beginning with Plato’s theory of the just state and ...

In his impassioned-yet-measured book, Rafael A. Mangual offers an incisive critique of America's increasingly radical criminal justice reform movement, and makes a convincing case against the pursuit of "justice" through mass-decarceration and depolicing. After a summer of violent protests in...

A nation divided. A people awakening. When truth becomes rebellion and silence feels like surrender, the cry echoes across cities and screens: No Kings. Power falls when ordinary people remember who they are. This isn’t just a story—it’s a mirror. No Kings is a powerful, cinematic novel about courage, unity, and the moment a nation decides it will no longer kneel.

Discover the profound legacy of a revolutionary icon with By Any Means Necessary: The Untamed Wisdom of Malcolm X, a comprehensive collection of quotes and in-depth analysis on justice, freedom, and human rights. He was a man who wouldn't be silenced. Now, his words are louder than ever. Malcolm X remains one of the most misunderstood and electrifying figures in American history. From his early days as a fiery minister for the Nation of Islam to his final year as a global human rights statesman, his voice served as a wake-up call to the world. By Any Means Necessary: The Untamed Wisdom of ...

'Fantastic, timely, eye-opening' Armando Iannucci, New Statesman, Books of the Year 'Captures a collective sense of anger and awakening' Matt Haig, Observer, Books of the Year Behind our democracy lurks a powerful but unaccountable network of people who wield massive power and reap huge profits...

A renowned judge wonders: What would criminal justice look like if we put respect at the center? The Black and Latina daughter of a working-class family, Victoria Pratt learned to treat everyone with dignity, no matter their background. When she became Newark Municipal Court’s chief judge, she...