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.

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

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 far-ranging critique of the rise of authoritarianism and white nationalism in the US and the consequences for democracy

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