Civil Discourse

Updated November 11, 2024
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Blindspot : hidden biases of good people
Banaji, Mahzarin R.,
Paper Book
"Accessible and authoritative . . . While we may not have much power to eradicate our own prejudices, we can counteract them. The first step is to turn a hidden bias into a visible one. . . . What if we're not the magnanimous people we think we are?"--The Washington Post ...
You can't always say what you want
Baron, Dennis,
Paper Book
The freedom to think what you want and to say what you think has always generated a pushback of regulation and censorship. This raises the thorny question: to what extent does free speech actually endanger speech protection? This book examines today's calls for speech legislation and places it into...
How to have difficult conversations about race : practical tools for necessary change in the workplace and beyond
Christian, Kwame,
Paper Book
If we want a more equitable workplace-and a more equitable world-we have to talk to each other about race. But, for so many of us, that's easier said than done. When we avoid conversations about race, it's often because of fear- fear of discomfort, or of damaging...
I never thought of it that way : how to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times
Guzmán, Mónica
Paper Book
PORCHLIGHT BOOKS JUNE 2022 NONFICTION BESTSELLER "Assigned reading for fractured families aspiring to a harmonious Thanksgiving dinner." --New York Times "Anyone who sincerely wants to bridge the gaps in understanding will appreciate this book." ...
The righteous mind : why good people are divided by politics and religion
Haidt, Jonathan,
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The #1 bestselling author of The Anxious Generation and acclaimed social psychologist challenges conventional thinking about morality, politics, and religion in a way that speaks to conservatives and liberals alike--a "landmark contribution to...
Better than we found it : conversations to help save the world
Joseph, Frederick
Paper Book
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Black Friend and a seasoned activist comes an indispensable guide to social and political progressivism for young people and anyone wanting to get more involved.   What is disinformation, and how does it...
Nonviolence : twenty-five lessons from the history of a dangerous idea
Kurlansky, Mark,
Paper Book
In this timely, highly original, and controversial narrative, New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky discusses nonviolence as a distinct entity, a course of action, rather than a mere state of mind. Nonviolence can and should be a technique for overcoming social injustice and ending...
What unites us : reflections on patriotism
Rather, Dan,
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I find myself thinking deeply about what it means to love America, as I surely do." --Dan Rather At a moment of crisis over our national identity, venerated journalist Dan Rather has...
The world according to Mister Rogers : important things to remember
Rogers, Fred,
Paper Book
A timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty from the beloved PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. There are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes...
Dogwhistles and Figleaves: How Manipulative Language Spreads Racism and Falsehood : How Manipulative Language Spreads Racism and Falsehood
Saul, Jennifer,
Paper Book
Pinpoints how "dogwhistles" and "figleaves," two kinds of linguistic trick, distort political discourse and normalize racismIt is widely accepted that political discourse in recent years has become more openly racist and more accepting of wildly implausible conspiracy theories. Dogwhistles and...
The war for kindness : building empathy in a fractured world
Zaki, Jamil,
Paper Book
"In this masterpiece, Jamil Zaki weaves together the very latest science with stories that will stay in your heart forever."--Angela Duckworth, author of Grit Don't miss Jamil Zaki's TED Talk, "We're experiencing an empathy shortage, but we can fix it together," online...

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