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Jon Michaels and David Noll, "Vigilante Nation: How State-Sponsored Terror Threatens Our Democracy" (Atria/One Signal, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Exploring Minority Rule and Legal Vigilantism in American History

This chapter examines the dynamics of minority rule within the Republican Party, detailing how power has been maintained without majority backing. It also traces the origins of legal vigilantism from the Reconstruction era to modern times, showcasing the ongoing implications for rights and governance.

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