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On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder is a concise and powerful guide to understanding and resisting authoritarianism. Drawing lessons from historical events, particularly from the rise of fascist and totalitarian regimes in the 20th century, Snyder outlines twenty practical actions individuals can take to defend democracy and personal freedoms.
Each chapter offers a specific lesson, such as “Defend Institutions,” “Beware the One-Party State,” and “Be Kind to Our Language,” emphasizing civic responsibility and moral courage. Snyder warns that democratic backsliding can happen anywhere and urges readers to be vigilant in protecting human rights and democratic values.
Accessible and thought-provoking, On Tyranny serves as both a historical primer and a modern-day survival guide for defending democracy in turbulent times. Learn more
Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country by Adam Kinzinger is a memoir reflecting on the author’s journey from a Republican Congressman to a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump and the far-right movement within his party.
Kinzinger provides a behind-the-scenes account of key political moments, including the January 6th Capitol attack and his role in the House Select Committee investigating the event. He shares the personal and professional consequences of speaking out, including facing political backlash and personal threats.
The book is a call for principled leadership, accountability, and the defense of democratic values. Kinzinger emphasizes the importance of truth, integrity, and bipartisan cooperation, urging Americans to rise above political divisions to preserve the country’s democratic foundations. Learn more
When Democracy Breaks: Studies in Democratic Erosion and Collapse, from Ancient Athens to the Present Day, by Archon Fung, David Moss, and Odd Arne Westad, is an in-depth exploration of how democracies have faltered or failed throughout history. Through a series of essays by leading historians, political scientists, and scholars, the book examines pivotal moments of democratic erosion, from ancient Athens to contemporary global challenges.
The editors trace patterns of democratic decline, highlighting key vulnerabilities such as populism, economic inequality, political polarization, and weakening institutions. They also explore how some democracies have resisted collapse through resilience, reform, and civic engagement.
By connecting historical lessons with modern-day examples, When Democracy Breaks offers critical insights into how societies can defend democratic principles in an increasingly volatile political landscape. The book serves as both a scholarly study and a call to action for strengthening democratic institutions worldwide. Learn more