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A Fever in the Heartland
The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them
Book • 2024
A Fever in the Heartland tells the riveting story of the Ku Klux Klan's rise to power in the 1920s, led by the charismatic con man D.C.
Stephenson.
The book explores how Stephenson's influence spread across America, and how Madge Oberholtzer's tragic fate ultimately led to his downfall.
It is a gripping narrative that highlights the darker aspects of American history and their relevance today.
Stephenson.
The book explores how Stephenson's influence spread across America, and how Madge Oberholtzer's tragic fate ultimately led to his downfall.
It is a gripping narrative that highlights the darker aspects of American history and their relevance today.
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in the context of discussing the history of white supremacy in the US.


Rep. Adam Smith

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395. Difficult Conversation as the Precondition to Progress | Adam Smith
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as one of her favorite history writers.


Sharon McMahon

Sharon McMahon (law and government teacher)
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as a timely and eye-opening book to understand extreme feelings, backlash, and resentment.


Ryan Holiday

Timothy Egan on Extremism and Fear
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as demonstrating the link between white supremacy and Christian nationalism.

Tim Whitaker

377. Christian Nationalism EXPLAINED: What It Is and Why It Matters