Books in the City Lights Open Media series

A powerful critique of how manipulation of media gives rise to disinformation, intolerance, and divisiveness, and what can be done to change direction.

A powerful indictment on the history of police violence against people of color, from slavery to today's Black Lives Matter.

A provocative, timely, and deeply-researched history of gun culture and how it reflects race and power in the United States

An Iraq War vet's bracing, visionary response to the challenge posed by global warming and his hope in the humanities.

First and only book of speeches on racism, community, freedom, and politics in the U.S. by international icon Angela Davis.

Is it possible to create a borderless world? How might it be better equipped to solve the global emergencies threatening our collective survival? Build Bridges, Not Walls is an inspiring, impassioned call to envision-and work toward-a bold new reality.

The story of how a national grassroots network fought a resurgence of the KKK and other fascist groups during the Reagan years, laying the groundwork for today's anti-fascist/anti-racist movements.

The real-life story of a political insurgent who was disappeared by the Mexican Army and miraculously escaped to tell the tale.

Tim Wise addresses whites' anxiety about cultural shifts displacing their power and privilege--and offers ideas on how to move forward.

A clear and urgent call for the national, social, and individual changes required to prevent catastrophic climate change.

Fast-paced frontline reporting and analysis on the militaristic spread of US Border Patrol and the long-term consequences for free society.