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• We the People

  a History of the U.S. Constitution

  Lepore, Jill, 1966-

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  We the People explores why the U.S. Constitution, though enduring, is so resistant to change, and how failed efforts at amendment have shaped American democracy. Jill Lepore argues that amendment, not rigid originalism, is essential to preventing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Giving Up Is Unforgivable

  a Manual for Keeping a Democracy

  Vance, Joyce,

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  Giving Up Is Unforgivable blends civics, history, and urgent political analysis to help readers understand the current democratic crisis and resist burnout in the face of it. Joyce White Vance offers a hopeful, empowering call to action, explaining…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Can Democracy Recover?

  the Roots of a Crisis

  Ezrahi, Yaron,

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  Responding to growing public anxiety about the current state of democracy, this book will appeal to scholars in political theory, history and anthropology, as well as to the wider educated public. It provides an analysis of changes in the deep…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Civic Bargain

  How Democracy Survives

  Manville, Brook, 1950-

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  The Civic Bargain challenges the idea that democracy is doomed, arguing instead that it can endure if citizens recommit to shared rights, responsibilities, and mutual respect. Drawing lessons from key moments in democratic history, Brook Manville…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• American Government

  Stadelmann, Marcus A. (Marcus Alexander), 1963-

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  American Government For Dummies is a clear, unbiased guide to understanding how the U.S. government works, covering everything from its historical foundations to its institutions, elections, and public policy. Written in an accessible style, it…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Democracy in Retrograde

  How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives

  Sage, Sami,

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  At this fragile moment in history, Emily Amick, lawyer and former counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside New York Times bestselling author and Betches Media cofounder Sami Sage, want to reframe civic engagement as a form of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Lose a Country

  the 7 Steps From Democracy to Fascism

  Temelkuran, Ece, 1973-

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  How to Lose a Country warns that populism and nationalism erode democracy gradually, and shows how to recognize their early warning signs before it’s too late. Blending memoir, history, and sharp analysis, Ece Temelkuran offers both a diagnosis of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Be a Citizen

  Learning to Be Civil Without the State

  Skach, C. L., 1967-

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  In "How to Be a Citizen", C.L. Skach argues that the best way to organize society is not through law but through bottom-up interactions that emerge from small, community-driven actions. Drawing from historical struggles and personal experiences, she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

  Isaacson, Walter,

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  To mark America’s 250th anniversary, Walter Isaacson explores the origins of one of history’s most powerful sentences, “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” crafted by Thomas Jefferson and refined by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Through a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Freedom

  Snyder, Timothy,

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  A brilliant exploration of freedom-what it is, how it's been misunderstood, and why it's our only chance for survival-by the acclaimed Yale historian and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller On Tyranny

• Politics Is for Power

  How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change

  Hersh, Eitan,

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  In "Politics Is for Power", Eitan Hersh argues that ordinary citizens are partly to blame for our broken politics due to their focus on consuming politics as entertainment rather than engaging in meaningful, long-term political action. He calls for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wide Awake

  the Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War

  Grinspan, Jon,

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  A propulsive account of our history's most surprising, most consequential political club: the Wide Awake anti-slavery youth movement that marched America from the 1860 election to civil war.

• Become America

  Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy

  Liu, Eric,

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  In "Become America", Eric Liu explores what it means to be an engaged citizen in today’s polarized political climate and offers hope for restoring unity and active participation in democracy. Through 19 "civic sermons," he addresses issues of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Constitution Explained

  a Guide for Every American

  Hudson, David L., 1969-

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  "The Constitution Explained" provides a balanced guide to American citizenship and government, exploring the evolving interpretations of key constitutional principles. With clear explanations, illustrations, and helpful resources, it highlights how…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Tyranny

  Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century

  Snyder, Timothy,

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  In Twenty Lessons, historian Timothy Snyder examines the historical forces that enabled totalitarian regimes in the twentieth century and distills key lessons to safeguard democracy today. He warns that Americans are not inherently wiser than past…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bill of Obligations

  the Ten Habits of Good Citizens

  Haass, Richard,

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  In "The Bill of Obligations", Richard Haass argues that American democracy cannot survive on rights alone and must be strengthened by a renewed commitment to civic responsibilities. Through history, civics, and political analysis, he presents ten…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Represent

  the Woman's Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World

  Raphael, June Diane,

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  "Represent" is full of the essential knowledge that any potential woman candidate needs to know. Covers all the nuts and bolts of running for office, from filing and signature-gathering, to fundraising, managing social media, and harnessing the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Can Schools Save Democracy?

  Civic Education and the Common Good

  Feuer, Michael J.,

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  Adds a new voice to growing chorus of advocacy for revival of civic education, with a focus on the role of government in mediating tensions between individual rights and the public good.

• How Democracies Die

  Levitsky, Steven,

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  How Democracies Die argues that modern democracies often collapse gradually through the erosion of norms and institutions rather than sudden coups, and warns that the United States has already begun down that path. Drawing on global and historical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Common Good

  Reich, Robert B.,

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  In "The Common Good", Robert B. Reich argues that restoring a shared moral responsibility is essential to reversing America's decline into self-interest and division. He explores how societies thrive or falter based on their commitment to collective…Read moreRead more of this annotation