Autocracy, Inc.

Democracies no longer die at the end of a soldier's gun. Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt reveal a chilling portrait of how elected democracies can be subtly dismantled, from Venezuela and Turkey to the United States. Through meticulous historical analysis and contemporary examples, they expose the common threads of democratic erosion: the gradual weakening of critical institutions, the rise of polarizing strongmen, and the systematic suppression of political rivals.

How Democracies Die is a stark warning about the fragility of democratic norms and an urgent call to protect them. Levitsky and Ziblatt provide a crucial guide for recognizing the warning signs and safeguarding our republics before it's too late. This is a vital book for anyone concerned about the future of democracy in an era of rising authoritarianism.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “bracing” ( Vox ) guide for surviving and resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism, from “a rising public intellectual unafraid to make bold connections between past and present” ( The New York Times ) “Timothy Snyder reasons with unparalleled clarity, throwing the past and future into sharp relief. He has written the rare kind of book that can be read in one sitting but will keep you coming back to help regain your bearings.”—Masha Gessen The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. We are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism, or communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience. On Tyranny is a call to arms and a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come.

In an age defined by unprecedented access to information, are we truly more knowledgeable? Tom Nichols argues that the glut of readily available data has paradoxically fueled a dangerous rise in intellectual narcissism. With a quick search on WebMD or Wikipedia, ordinary citizens now believe they possess the same expertise as doctors and diplomats, leading to a rejection of informed discourse and a dismissal of genuine knowledge.

The Death of Expertise dissects the forces driving this phenomenon, from the open internet and the customer-service model in higher education to the 24-hour news cycle. Nichols reveals how this misguided egalitarianism breeds an army of ill-informed, angry citizens who denounce intellectual achievement and threaten the foundations of democracy. When everyone believes they're an expert, Nichols warns, we risk succumbing to populism, technocracy, or a volatile combination of both. This is not just an exploration of a troubling trend, but a vital warning about the survival of democracy in the Information Age.

For decades, the Democratic Party has held a seemingly unbreakable grip on the Black vote. But is this allegiance earned, or has it become a shackle holding the Black community back? In Blackout, Candace Owens, conservative firebrand and social media sensation, ignites a revolution, urging Black Americans to break free from the chains of dependency and victimhood.

With unflinching candor and meticulous research, Owens dismantles the myth that the Democratic Party champions Black interests. She exposes how liberal policies, from welfare to abortion, have disproportionately harmed Black families and communities. Drawing from her own remarkable journey—from a poverty-stricken childhood to becoming a prominent voice in conservative politics—Owens challenges the narrative of victimhood and offers a bold vision for Black empowerment.

Blackout is more than a political manifesto; it's a call to action. Owens dares to question the status quo, inviting Black Americans to consider a different path – one that leads to self-reliance, success, and the realization of the American dream. Are you ready to join the Black exodus and discover a brighter future?