Showing results for "Deceit" in Politics & Social Sciences

In 1656, a planter in colonial Maryland tortured and killed one of his slaves, an Angolan man named Antonio who refused to work the fields. Over three centuries later, a Detroit labor organizer named Simon Owens watched as strikebreakers wielding bats and lead pipes beat his fellow autoworkers for protesting their inhumane working conditions. Antonio and Owens had nothing in common but the color of their skin and the economic injustices they battled - yet the former is what defines them in America’s consciousness.

A veteran of two and a half decades with the Central Intelligence Agency unmasks the culture of lethal lies at its foundation in this devastating exposé. Startling, eye opening, and infuriating, Deadly Deceits is an honest and unflinching insider's look at a toxic government agency that the author cogently argues has no useful purpose and no moral right to exist.

For more than seven decades the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people has raged on with no end in sight, and for much of that time, the United States has been involved as a mediator in the conflict. Khalidi closely analyzes three historical moments that illuminate how the United States' involvement has, in fact, thwarted progress toward peace between Israel and Palestine.

Greg Mortenson has built a global reputation as a selfless humanitarian and children’s crusader, and he’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is also not what he appears to be. As acclaimed author Jon Krakauer discovered, Mortenson has not only fabricated substantial parts of his...

A true story of a loving father facing formidable legal odds to secure custody of his two small children. Using wiretap technology in ways never seen before or since, he turns the tide in his favor in the case of a cheating wife and a predatory gynecologist. It’s a story of humility and perseverance, triumphing over arrogance, status, and the powerful influence of sex addiction while delivering lessons in conscience and consequences.With recorded intimate details, this riveting account gained national acclaim for the legal precedent of the case, which was unique in the annals of ...

Ctrl Alt Deceit: Democracy in Danger is a podcast designed to dive deep into the threats facing our democracies and to ask “just how much danger are they in?” Throughout the 8-part series, former CNN anchor Nina Dos Santos and regular BBC radio voice Owen Bennett-Jones will be joined by former spies, disinformation researchers and government officials to examine who exactly is trying to “control’ the narrative, which “alternative facts” are they using and where will such “deception” end? Ctrl Alt Deceit: Democracy in Danger is brought to you by Democratys, a charity committed...

Welcome to Life's Deceit! Join me, Jenelle Simpson—better known as Jen Simpson—on a transformative journey where we dig deep into real-life challenges and experiences. As an author, transformational speaker, entrepreneur, and senior law clerk, my mission is to empower you to discover the truth about your own power, transformation, and purpose.We will focus on facing our inner selves, peeling off each layer, healing and success through difficult conversations that emphasize self-honesty, accountability, self-realization, self-awareness, self-belief, acknowledgment, acceptance, self-love, ...