Books in the City Lights Open Media series

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.

Essays on racial flashpoints, white denial, violence, and the manipulation of fears in America today.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Mumia Abu-Jamal's essential perspectives on black experience, race relations, freedom, justice, social change, and the future of American society.

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