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The false white gospel : rejecting Christian nationalism, reclaiming true faith, and refounding democracy / by Wallis, Jim,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A major new work by the New York Times bestselling author, arguing that the answer to bad religion is true faith that will help re-found democracy It is time says Jim Wallis, to call out genuine faith-specifically the "Christian" in White Christian Nationalism-inviting all who can be persuaded to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy. We need-to raise up the faith of all of us, and help those who are oblivious, stuck, and captive to the ideology and idolatry of White Christian Nationalism that is leading us to such great danger. Wallis turns our attention to six iconic texts at the heart of what genuine biblical faith means and what Jesus, in the gospels, has called us to do. It is time to ask anew: do we believe these teachings or not? This book isn't only for Christians but for all faith traditions, and even those with no faith at all. When we see a civic promotion of fear, hate, and violence for the trajectory of our politics, we need a civic faith of love, healing, and hope to defeat it. And that must involve all of us-religious or not. Learning to practice a politics of neighbor love will be central to the future of democracy in America. And more than ever, the words of Jesus ring, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.""--
Subjects: Christian conservatism; Christianity and politics; Democracy; White nationalism;
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What I mean to say : remaking conversation in our time [The Iqaluit lecture] / by Williams, Ian,1979-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Text in Inukitut and English languages."Enough small talk. Let's get right to it: Why can't we talk to each other anymore? What makes good communication? Ian Williams seeks to ignite a conversation about conversation, to confront the deterioration of civic and civil discourse, and to reconsider the act of conversing as the sincere, open exchange of thoughts and feelings"--
Subjects: Conversation.; Interpersonal communication.; Listening.; Inuktitut language materials;
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Citizen Nation. by Agnew, Singeli,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2024.In this inspiring coming-of-age story, high school students from every corner of the United States discover what it means to show up, be civil and tackle the issues straight on. This series from Retro Report follows teenagers with different backgrounds and political sensibilities as they come together to compete in the nation's premier civics competition, We the People.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Education.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Educational films.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; Politics and government.; Public schools.; Students.; Youth.; Teenagers.; High schools.; Competition.; Documentary television programs.;
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Parks and recreation. [videorecording] / by Ansari, Aziz,1983-; Daniels, Greg,1963-; Jones, Rashida.; Offerman, Nick,1970-; Plaza, Aubrey,1984-; Poehler, Amy,1971-; Pratt, Chris,1979-; Schneider, Paul,1976-; Schur, Michael,1975-; Deedle-Dee Productions.; Open 4 Business Production (Firm); Universal Media Studios.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Paul Schneider, Nick Offerman.Dedicated government employee Leslie Knope and her fellow colleagues return for big laughs from the small town of Pawnee, Indiana, in the hilarious third season of Parks and Recreation. Their funny antics continue as they ramp up for their most important civic project yet: the Harvest Festival. As Leslie Knope plans, prepares and publicizes, her colleagues take on other challenges such as a crippling flu, the statewide softball tournament, and more.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, dual layer format ; anamorphic widescreen presentation (1.78:1) ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; region 1.
Subjects: Local government; Recreation agencies; Small cities; Television comedies.;
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Once we were brothers / by Balson, Ronald H.,author.;
The gripping tale about two boys, once as close as brothers, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust. Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and accused of being a former Nazi SS officer named Otto Piatek, "the butcher of Zamosc." Although the charges are denounced as preposterous, his accuser, Ben Solomon, is convinced he is right. Solomon persuades attorney Catherine Lockhart to take his case, revealing that the true Piatek was abandoned as a child and raised by Solomon's family only to betray them during the Nazi occupation. But has he accused the right man? Once we were brothers is the compelling tale of two boys and a family who struggle to survive in war-torn Poland and a young love that incredibly endures through the unspeakable cruelty of the Holocaust. Two lives, two worlds, and sixty years converge in an explosive race to redemption that makes for an enthralling tale of love, survival, and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Philanthropists; Holocaust survivors; Nazis; World War, 1939-1945; Jews;
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The Great. [videorecording] / by Barr, Nathan,composer (expression); Bromilow, Belinda,1975-actor.; De Souza, Sebastian,1993-actor.; Dhawan, Sacha,1984-actor.; Fanning, Elle,1998-actor,television producer.; Fox, Phoebe,1987-actor.; Gbadamosi, Bayo,actor.; Godley, Adam,actor.; Hodge, Douglas,actor.; Hoult, Nicholas,1989-actor.; Kesselman, Josh,television producer.; Lee, Gwilym,1983-actor.; MacGowan, Marian,television producer.; Mankoff, Doug,television producer.; McNamara, Tony(Director),screenwriter,creator,television producer.; O'Hagan, Nick,television producer.; O'Toole, Dean,television producer.; Shakman, Matt,television producer.; Spaulding, Andrew,television producer.; Wakefield, Charity,1981-actor.; Ward, Brittany Kahan,television producer.; West, Ron(Producer),television producer.; Winemaker, Mark,television producer.; television adaptation of (work):McNamara, Tony(Director).Great.; Civic Center Media,production company.; Echo Lake Entertainment,production company.; Hulu (Firm),broadcaster.; Lewellen Pictures,production company.; Macgowan Films (Firm),production company.; Media Rights Capital (Firm),production company.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Paramount Television,presenter.; Piggy Ate Roast Beef Productions,production company.; Thruline Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Music by Nathan Barr.Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Sacha Dhawan, Charity Wakefield, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley, Douglas Hodge, Belinda Bromilow, Bayo Gbadamosi, Sebastian de Souza.The Great returns in Season Two from Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee Tony McNamara (The Favourite). Catherine finally takes the Russian throne for her own- but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it's nothing compared to the realities of liberating a country that doesn't want to be. She'll battle her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the Enlightenment to Russia.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical television programs.; Historical television programs.; Television comedies.; Television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796; Peter III, Emperor of Russia, 1728-1762; Man-woman relationships;
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What I mean to say : remaking conversation in our time / by Williams, Ian,1979-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Enough small talk. Let's get right to it: Why can't we talk to each other anymore? What makes good communication? And how do we restore the lost art of conversation? In contemporary society, much of our communication exists in a new dimension, the online space, and it's changing how we regard each other and how we converse. In the digital realm, we can be anonymous, we can make false and hurtful comments yet evade consequences in a hurried scroll of clicks and swipes. But a good conversation takes time and patience, courage, even. We need to realize that one-half of our conversations is, in fact, listening. And aren't the best conversationalists--like the best musicians--good listeners? With What I Mean to Say, award-winning novelist and poet Ian Williams seeks to ignite a conversation about conversation, to confront the deterioration of civic and civil discourse, and to reconsider the act of conversing as the sincere, open exchange of thoughts and feelings. Alternately serious and playful, Williams nimbly leaps between topics of discussion and, along the way, is discursive, digressive, and endlessly generous--like any great conversationalist."--
Subjects: Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection.; Conversation.; Listening.; Interpersonal communication.; Conversation.; Écoute (Psychologie); Communication interpersonnelle.;
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The audacity of relevance : critical conversations on the future of arts and culture / by Sarian, Alex,author.;
"The 2009 economic recession exposed the fragility and declining relevance of the arts world. Ten years later, the COVID-19 pandemic proved that we hadn't learned our lesson. When -- not if -- we experience the next seismic shift, will we know how to lead or will we be held hostage by antiquated ways of thinking and ultimately witness the self-inflicted demise of our institutions? At the core of Alex Sarian's career is the conviction that cultural organizations must embrace a greater civic mandate and be humble enough to sustain a new kind of business model -- one based on relevance. Throughout The Audacity of Relevance, Sarian and leaders from across industries discuss the democratization of philanthropy, the dangerous disregard of modern consumer behavior, the urgent need to commit to social justice and reconciliation, and other topics that need our immediate attention if we are to reverse the historical gatekeeping of arts organizations. Whether you are a seasoned arts executive or an aspiring museum professional, a casual theater-goer or a regular at the ballet, the principles and anecdotes in these conversations will inspire you to see the world of culture's endless possibilities for reinvention."--
Subjects: Arts; Leadership.;
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The NRA : the unauthorized history / by Smyth, Frank(Journalist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The National Rifle Association is unique in American life. Few other civic organizations are as old or as large. None is as controversial. It is largely due to the NRA that the U.S. gun policy differs so extremely--some would say so tragically--from that of every other developed nation. But, as Frank Smyth shows, the NRA has evolved from an organization concerned above all with marksmanship--not to mention one that supported most government efforts around gun control for a hundred years--to one that resists all attempts to restrict guns in any way. At the same time, the organization has also buried its own remarkable history. Here is that story, from the NRA's surprising roots in post-Civil War New York City to the defining event that changed its culture forever--the so-called Cincinnati Revolt of 1977--to the present day, where President Donald Trump is the most ardent champion in the White House the NRA has ever had. For anyone who has looked at access to guns in our society and asked "Why?", this is an unmatched account of how we got here, and who got us here."--Jacket flap.
Subjects: National Rifle Association of America; Gun control; Lobbying; Firearms ownership;
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Lloyd McNeil's last ride : a novel / by Leitch, Will,author.;
"From the award-winning author of How Lucky and The Time Has Come, this heartfelt and humorous novel follows an Atlanta police officer who learns he has months to live and determines to get killed in the line of duty to provide for his son ... but keeps failing in unexpected ways. Lloyd McNeil has served as an officer with the Atlanta Police Department for 20 years while being a devoted father to his teenage son. But then he learns the worst possible news: He has learned he has an inoperable brain tumor, and he has only months left to live. Lloyd begins throwing himself into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, but things don't go according to plan. Instead of dying, he becomes a civic hero. Meanwhile, a malevolent force from his past shadows Lloyd as he tries to get his affairs in order, teach his son the lessons he needs to be a good person, and to say goodbye. Told in Lloyd's wistful but wonderfully comedic voice, Untitled is a masterful blend of suspense, humor, and compassion. It is a novel about what we leave behind and what we learn along the way, a bighearted story that brings into focus the depths of a father's love for his son"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Fathers and sons; Police; Terminally ill;
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