Anticolonial Eruptions by
This incisive study reveals the fundamental, paradoxical weakness of colonialism and the enduring power of anticolonial resistance. Resistance is everywhere, but everywhere a surprise, especially when the agents of struggle are the colonized, the enslaved, the wretched of the earth. Anticolonial revolts and slave rebellions have often been described by those in power as "eruptions"--volcanic shocks to a system that does not, cannot, see them coming. In Anticolonial Eruptions, Geo Maher diagnoses a paradoxical weakness built right into the foundations of white supremacist power, a colonial blind spot that grows as domination seems more complete. Anticolonial Eruptions argues that the colonizer's weakness is rooted in dehumanization. When the oppressed and excluded rise up in explosive rebellion, with the very human demands for life and liberation, the powerful are ill-prepared. This colonial blind spot is, ironically, self-imposed: the more oppressive and expansive the colonial power, the lesser-than-human the colonized are believed to be, the greater the opportunity for resistance. Maher calls this paradox the cunning of decolonization, an unwitting reversal of the balance of power between the oppressor and the oppressed. Where colonial power asserts itself as unshakable, total, and perpetual, a blind spot provides strategic cover for revolutionary possibility; where race or gender make the colonized invisible, they organize, unseen. Anticolonial Eruptions shows that this fundamental weakness of colonialism is not a bug, but a permanent feature of the system, providing grounds for optimism in a contemporary moment roiled by global struggles for liberation.
The Cancer of Colonialism by
From July 1944 to January 1946, Alphaeus Hunton wrote regularly for the Communist Party, USA's newspaper, the Daily Worker. Collected here for the first time are Hunton's Daily Worker columns. They provide a glimpse into Hunton's Marxist worldview and are important resources for scholars and general readers interested in the evolution of 20th century resistance to Jim Crow and colonial subjugation. Included in this volume is a Foreword by Vijay Prashad and an Introduction by Tony Pecinovsky, as well as a short biography of Hunton enabling readers to better grasp his contributions as an early intellectual and organizational architect of the long struggle for equality and liberation.
Freedom by
A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe. Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don't coexist easily. We value individuality and self-reliance, yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. In this intricately crafted and thought-provoking book, Sebastian Junger examines the tension that lies at the heart of what it means to be human. For much of a year, Junger and three friends--a conflict photographer and two Afghan War vets--walked the railroad lines of the East Coast. It was an experiment in personal autonomy, but also in interdependence. Dodging railroad cops, sleeping under bridges, cooking over fires, and drinking from creeks and rivers, the four men forged a unique reliance on one another. In Freedom, Junger weaves his account of this journey together with primatology and boxing strategy, the history of labor strikes and Apache raiders, the role of women in resistance movements, and the brutal reality of life on the Pennsylvania frontier. Written in exquisite, razor-sharp prose, the result is a powerful examination of the primary desire that defines us.
Money in politics by
1. The History of Political Money. The history of campaign finance reform -- Federal Election Commission mission and history / Federal Election Commission -- Campaign finance regulation: state comparisons / National Conference of State Legislatures, September 23, 2022 -- Democrats' election reform bill failed in the Senate: what's next for campaign finance reform? / Jimmy Cloutier -- Supreme Court rules for Ted Cruz in campaign finance case / Adam Liptak -- 2. The Politics of Corporate Money. Corporate donations and corporate super PACs -- Corporate political spending is bad business / Dorothy S. Lund and Leo E. Strine -- Corporate PACs have given more than $22.2 million to election objectors since January 6 Capitol attack / Srijita Datta and Anna Massoglia -- Corporate PACs save face by claiming worker power / Rachel M. Cohen -- What's in a word for corporate PACs? / Zach Montellaro -- Corporations should reconsider the value of their political action committees / Douglas Chia -- 3. The power of the dark side. Dark money in American politics -- Remarks on the DISCLOSE Act / Joe Biden -- Hints of Republican concern about unlimited campaign cash / Blake Hounshell -- House Dems berate campaign arm over "very dangerous" GOP primary scheme / Sarah Ferris and Ally Mutnick -- Democrats spent millions boosting far-right Republicans / Joe Lancaster -- Outside groups have spent nearly $1 billion so far to boost GOP Senate candidates / Domenico Montenaro.
4. Unlimited spending. The invention of the super PAC -- House GOP super PAC crosses $200M in midterm spending / Ally Mutnick -- Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races / Caitlin Reilly -- GOP rethinks super PACs / Lachlan Markay -- Big oil money looms large in competitive elections / Andres Chang -- 5. The specter of corruption. Corruption and spending in America -- California sees wave of political corruption / Dan Walters -- Report: corruption in U.S. at worst levels in almost a decade / Cailey Griffin -- Fifteen scholars weigh Trump "corruption" / Clay Bonnyman Evans -- AOC: the New York State Democratic Party's corruption may have cost Democrats the House / Ryan Grim -- Voters see democracy in peril, but saving it isn't a priority / Nick Corasaniti, Michael C. Bender, Ruth Igielnik, and Kristen Bayrakdarian.
Suffer the Little Children by
In this affecting and innovative global history--starting with the European children who fled the perils of World War II and ending with the Central American children who arrive every day at the U.Sthis. southern border--Anita Casavantes Bradford traces the evolution of American policy toward unaccompanied children. At first a series of ad hoc Cold War-era initiatives, such policy grew into a more broadly conceived set of programs that claim universal humanitarian goals. But the cold reality is that decisions about which endangered minors are allowed entry to the United States have always been and continue to be driven primarily by a "geopolitics of compassion" that imagines these children essentially as tools of political statecraft. Even after the creation of the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors program in 1980, the federal government has failed to see migrant children as individual rights-bearing subjects. The claims of these children, especially those who are poor, nonwhite, and non-Christian, continue to be evaluated not in terms of their unique circumstances but rather in terms of broader implications for migratory flows from their homelands. This book urgently demonstrates that U.S. policy must evolve in order to ameliorate the desperate needs of unaccompanied children.
The Middle of Everywhere by
Over the past decade, Mary Pipher has helped us understand our family members.Reviving Ophelia did for our teenage daughters whatAnother Country did for our aging parents. Now, Pipher connects us with our greater family--the human family. In cities and towns all over the country, refugees arrive daily. Lost Boys from Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeing Afghanistan and Vietnam: they come with nothing but the desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the face of tragedy and their ability to hold on to the essential virtues of family, love, and joy are a tonic for Americans who are now facing crises at home. Their stories will make you laugh and weep--and give you a deeper understanding of the widerworld in which we live. The Middle of Everywhere moves beyond the headlines, into the hearts and homes of refugees from around the world. Her stories bring to us the complexity of cultures we must come to understand in these times. Harcourt is donating a portion of the proceeds from this book to the Pipher Refugee Relief Fund of the Lincoln Action Project.
The Middle of Everywhere by
The New York Times's best-selling author of Reviving Ophelia, Mary Pipher connects us with our greater family--the human family. Over the past decade, Mary Pipher has been a great source of wisdom, helping us to better understand our family members. Now she connects us with the newest members of the American family--refugees. In cities all over the country, refugees arrive daily. Lost Boys from Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeing Afghanistan and Vietnam: they come with nothing but the hope and desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the face of tragedy and their ability to hold on to the virtues of family, love, and joy are a lesson for all Americans. Their stories will make you laugh and weep, and give you a deeper understanding of the wider world in which we live. The Middle of Everywhere moves beyond the headlines into the homes of refugees from around the world. Working as a cultural broker, teacher, and therapist, Mary Pipher has once again opened our eyes--and our hearts--to those with whom we share the future.