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Both informative and infuriating, the authors offer a look at how culture wars, not policy, shape our political systems. 4.5⭐️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In a cult of full of bigots, DC Stephenson was Grand Asshole. In 1920s Indiana, the KKK was infiltrating the government and its agencies under the guise of morality warriors. Charlatans are slithery, and stop at nothing, especially fear, to amass support. The heinous assault of Madge Oberholtzer, and her brave deathbed proclamations, brought this so-called moral, religious man down. A big “thanks” to my FIL for this rec!

Very good and a bit terrifying! #hauntedshelf @PuddleJumper #flerken
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For August's #2024ReadingBrackets NONFICTION I chose the tagged book by Timothy Egan. It‘s a grisly yet engrossing account of the Ku Klux Klan‘s rise to power in Indiana in the 1920s. The parallels to today are also scary and sobering. It was a fascinating read that also took down its challenger and moves to a semifinal slot. Honorable mention for a wild-card slot was “Beyond the High Blue Air” by Lu Spinney, a poignant, heartbreaking memoir.

Hey Litsy-ers, I had an account on here many years ago. I am so glad to have rediscovered this community of fellow book lovers! This book was great, almost as great as this website. I am so glad to have found y'all again.
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What an enlightening (and terrifying) read! It was fascinating to see into the brains of people who follow the ideas and ideals of the alt right. This book was very detailed and explored in depth many of the concerns and thoughts being discussed by white nationalists, extending beyond the racial factor. This book is a must read for anybody striving to see the appeal of these groups. The techniques used by the alt right are wildly sophisticated.