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  The Hidden History of the...

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  The New York Times–bestselling author “delivers a full-throated indictment of the U.S. Supreme Court in this punchy polemic” (Publishers Weekly). In this book, Thom Hartmann, the most popular progressive radio host in America, explains how the Supreme Court has spilled beyond its Constitutional powers—and how we the people should take that power back. Taking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom Hartmann asks, What if the Supreme Court didn’t have the power to strike down laws? According to the Constitution, it doesn’t. From the founding of the republic until 1803, the Supreme Court was the final court of appeals, as it was always meant to be. So where did the concept of judicial review start? As so much of modern American history, it began with the battle between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and with Marbury v. Madison.  Hartmann argues it is not the role of the Supreme Court to decide what the law is but rather the duty of the people themselves. He lays out the history of the Supreme Court of the United States, from Alexander Hamilton’s defense to modern-day debates, with key examples of cases where the Supreme Court overstepped its constitutional powers. The ultimate remedy to the Supreme Court’s abuse of power is with the people--the ultimate arbiter of the law—using the ballot box. America does not belong to the kings and queens; it belongs to the people.   “A meticulously documented strategy for trimming the power of nine ideologically motivated political activists unaccountable to the will of the people. . . . important and timely.”—David Korten, author of When Corporations Rule the World

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  Leadership and the Rise of Great...

  American Classics

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  "Leadership and the Rise of Great Powers" by Yan Xuetong is a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between leadership styles and the ascent of global powers. This audiobook summary distills the essential insights from Yan's analysis, offering a concise yet comprehensive overview for those looking to grasp the complex dynamics of international relations quickly. 
  Yan Xuetong, a distinguished Chinese scholar, delves into the different leadership styles - humane authority, hegemonic, anemocratic, and tyrannical - and how these styles have shaped the trajectories of major world powers like China, the United States, and Russia. The audiobook illuminates how these nations have risen to prominence, not just through military might or economic prowess, but through their ability to influence and reshape the international order. 
  The audiobook also sheds light on the shifting global landscape, particularly the move towards a bipolar world order, with China increasingly challenging US dominance. This transition is marked by changes in international norms and the emergence of a leaderless global order, characterized by declining international cooperation. 
  In this quick and easy listen, you'll find all the practical information that can be applied from Yan Xuetong's original work. If you've already read the book, this audio will help cement the most important lessons. And if you haven't, don't worry, you're getting all the critical insights in a fraction of the time. Whether you're a student of international relations, a geopolitics enthusiast, or someone intrigued by the rise and fall of great powers, this audiobook summary is an invaluable resource, saving you hours of reading while providing a rich understanding of global leadership dynamics.

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  Summary of Summary of Gad Saad’s...

  Swift Reads

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  Buy now to get the insights from Summary of Gad Saad’s The Parasitic Mind. 
    
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  1) Gad Saad is a Lebanese-Jewish author who experienced the Lebanese Civil War that broke out in 1975. During that time, which group you belonged to mattered more than your individuality. It was a war fueled by tribalism and sectarianism, and it is likely what caused Saad’s disdain for identity politics. 
  2) Psychoanalytic theories often overestimate the influence parents have on shaping their child’s identity. They tend to ignore the unique combination of genes that defines us. While some people might indeed act in accordance with how their parents raised them, others are more driven by a desire to meet certain ideals.

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  Russian Cultural Diplomacy under...

  Nadiia Koval, Denys Tereshchenko

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  This book breaks into the black box of Russian cultural diplomacy’s ideological underpinnings and modi operandi. Relying on publicly accessible sources such as annual reports, news from official websites, social media posts, and other pertinent materials, the contributors examine the three most significant state-affiliated or full-fledged state institutions operating in this field. Their organization and management, budget and financial details, links to oligarchs, the government and other institutions, most important activities, as well as overall geographical presence are analyzed. The discourses of these organizations during the Russia-Ukraine War, including after 24 February 2022, are given special attention. 
  
  The collection discloses how the Kremlin’s foreign propaganda institutions support the Russian authoritarian regime and its expansionist policies.

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  Presidential Inaugural Addresses

  Classics Editors of Canterbury

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  America’s evolution across the centuries is captured in this volume of speeches delivered by each president upon being sworn into office. This book presents every inaugural address delivered by every American president from George Washington to Donald Trump. With immortal quotes such as Thomas Jefferson’s “Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle” and John F. Kennedy’s “Ask not what your country can do for you,” you’ll find the speeches that have inspired, united, and fired up the American population as our nation’s leaders embark on their service to the public.

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  Uncounted - The Crisis of Voter...

  Gilda R. Daniels

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  The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is considered one of the most effective pieces of legislation the United States has ever passed. It enfranchised hundreds of thousands of voters, particularly in the American South, and drew attention to the problem of voter suppression. Yet in recent years there has been a continuous assault on access to the ballot box in the form of stricter voter ID requirements, meritless claims of rigged elections, and baseless accusations of voter fraud. In the past these efforts were aimed at eliminating African American voters from the rolls, and today, new laws seek to eliminate voters of color, the poor, and the elderly, groups that historically vote for the Democratic Party. 
  Uncounted examines the phenomenon of disenfranchisement through the lens of history, race, law, and the democratic process. Gilda R. Daniels, who served as Deputy Chief in the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and more than two decades of voting rights experience, argues that voter suppression works in cycles, constantly adapting and finding new ways to hinder access for an exponentially growing minority population. She warns that a premeditated strategy of restrictive laws and deceptive practices has taken root and is eroding the very basis of American democracy—the right to vote!

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