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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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The Rise of Vigilante Democracy

This chapter examines the surge of state-sponsored terror and its ties to vigilante movements in the U.S., particularly through recent legislative changes. The discussion underscores how such laws enable private citizens to enforce their views on marginalized groups, raising concerns about democracy and civil rights. The speakers analyze historical and contemporary implications of vigilantism, illustrating the complex relationships between state authority and individual actions in American society.

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