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The fall of Roe : the rise of a New America / by Dias, Elizabeth,author.; Lerer, Lisa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 398-433)."From two top New York Times journalists, the breathtaking untold story of the plan to overturn Roe v. Wade and the consequences for women, abortion, and the future of America. In June 2022, Americans watched in shock as the Supreme Court reversed one of the nation's landmark rulings. For nearly a half century, Roe was synonymous with women's rights and freedoms. Then, suddenly, it was gone. In their groundbreaking book The Fall of Roe, Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer reveal the explosive inside story of how it happened. Their investigation charts the shocking political and religious campaign to take down abortion rights and remake American families, womanhood, and the nation itself. Reeling from Barack Obama's 2012 landslide presidential victory -- and motivated by a spiritual mission -- a small but determined network of elite conservative Christian lawyers and power brokers worked quietly and methodically to keep their true cause alive: ending abortion rights. Thinking in generational terms, they devised a strategic, top-down takeover at every level of political and legal life, from little-known anti-abortion lobbyists in far flung statehouses to the arbiters of the constitution at the highest court in the land. Broad swaths of liberal America did not register the severity of the threat until it was far too late. At a moment when women had more power than ever before, the feminist movement suffered one of the greatest political defeats in American history. With stunning scope, journalistic rigor, and unprecedented access to the highest echelons of conservative and liberal power, Dias and Lerer chronicle the end of the Roe era. Their reporting stretches from inside abortion clinics to the halls of the White House, exposing powerful behind-the-scenes actors and recasting the actions of those already in the spotlight. The result is a sweeping and intimate narrative of secrets, power, jaw-dropping revelations, and a beacon to guide us forward"--
Subjects: Abortion; Pro-life movement;
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Every day is a gift : a memoir / by Duckworth, Tammy,1968-author.;
The Iraq War veteran traces her impoverished childhood, her decision to join the Army, the months spent recovering from the RPG attack that shot down her helicopter and nearly took her life, and her subsequent mission of serving in elected office.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Duckworth, Tammy, 1968-; United States. Congress. Senate; Women legislators; Legislators;
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Scatterlings : a novel / by Manenzhe, Rešoketšwe,author.;
In 1927 South Africa, when the Immorality Act is passed, prohibiting sexual intercourse between Europeans (white people) and natives (Black people), married couple Alisa and Abram find their bond in tatters, which leads Alisa to commit a devastating act, one that will reverberate through their entire family's lives.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Authors, South African; Interracial marriage; Interracial marriage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Justice for animals : our collective responsibility / by Nussbaum, Martha C.(Martha Craven),1947-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A revolutionary new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum.Animals are in trouble all over the world. Whether through the cruelties of the factory meat industry, poaching and game hunting, habitat destruction, or neglect of the companion animals that people purport to love, animals suffer injustice and horrors at our hands every day. The world needs an ethical awakening, a consciousness-raising movement of international proportions. In Justice for Animals, one of the world's most influential philosophers and humanists Martha C. Nussbaum provides a revolutionary approach to animal rights, ethics, and law. From dolphins to crows, elephants to octopuses, Nussbaum examines the entire animal kingdom, showcasing the lives of animals with wonder, awe, and compassion to understand how we can create a world in which human beings are truly friends of animals, not exploiters or users. All animals should have a shot at flourishing in their own way. Humans have a collective duty to face and solve animal harm. An urgent call to action and a manual for change, Nussbaum's groundbreaking theory directs politics and law to help us meet our ethical responsibilities as no book has done before"--
Subjects: Animal rights.; Animal welfare; Animal welfare;
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Targeted / by Hunter, Stephen,1946-author.;
"After being accused of reckless endangerment and forced to answer to the U.S. Congress, master sniper Bob Lee Swagger must protect political hostages in a once-in-a-lifetime standoff"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Hostages; Legislative hearings; Snipers; Swagger, Bob Lee (Fictitious character);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Crimson phoenix / by Gilstrap, John,author.;
Victoria Emerson, a West Virginia congresswoman and single mother, becomes the last hope of a nation brought to the brink of destruction in the wake of nuclear war.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Apocalyptic fiction.; Legislators; Single mothers; Nuclear warfare;
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Big weed : an entrepreneur's high-stakes adventures in the budding legal marijuana business / by Hageseth, Christian,1968-; D'Agnese, Joseph.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Hageseth, Christian, 1968-; Marijuana industry; Marijuana; Marijuana;
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Persist / by Warren, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The charismatic senator and bestselling author mixes vivid personal stories with a passionate plea for political transformation"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Warren, Elizabeth.; United States. Congress. Senate; Women legislators; Legislators;
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Walk the blue line / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Eversmann, Matt,author.; Mooney, Chris,author.;
"Protect. These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people. Serve. These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives-even at the risk of their own. Defend. These patrol officers and K9 handlers, sheriffs and detectives, reveal what it's really like to wear the uniform, to carry the weight of the responsibility they've been given. This is a calling. This is the job."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Anecdotes.; Personal narratives.; Law enforcement; Law enforcement.; Local government; Police;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The big book of HR / by Mitchell, Barbara.; Gamlem, Cornelia.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Personnel management; Personnel management.; Supervision of employees; Labor laws and legislation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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