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Delphine Vimond flees to Paris after being cast out from her home in Rouen when her father is disgraced. Into her life tumbles Chancery Smith, apprentice printer from London, sent to discover the mysterious author of potentially seditious papers marked only D. In a battle of wits with the French censor, Henri Gilbert, Delphine and Chancery set off in a frantic search for D's author. But who is he—and does he even exist?

As one of the most prestigious high schools in the nation, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, has long been the exclusive domain of America's wealthiest sons. But times have changed. Today, a new elite of boys and girls is being molded at St. Paul's, one that reflects the hope of openness but also the persistence of inequality. In Privilege, Shamus Khan returns to his alma mater to provide an inside look at an institution that has been the private realm of the elite for the past 150 years.

When America's beloved "Aunt Becky" was caught paying $500,000 to fake her daughters' athletic credentials, it exposed a shadow network where wealth could buy what hard work couldn't earn. This gripping series unravels the Operation Varsity Blues scandal, from mastermind Rick Singer's elaborate fraud scheme to Lori Loughlin's dramatic fall from grace, revealing uncomfortable truths about privilege, celebrity entitlement, and the broken promise of meritocracy in elite college admissions. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

When Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Huffman paid $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT scores, she exposed the dark underbelly of elite college admissions and ignited a national conversation about privilege, parenting, and justice in America. Host Ava Grey dissects the psychology behind a mother's desperate choice, the systemic inequalities laid bare by Operation Varsity Blues, and Huffman's complicated journey from federal prison to advocacy work—asking whether redemption is truly possible when your worst moment lives forever online. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Brought to you by Penguin. A vital exploration of gender politics from a highly influential intellectual who has been described as 'the philosopher of #MeToo' Male entitlement takes many forms. To sex, yes, but more insidiously to admiration, bodily autonomy, knowledge, power, even care. In this...

Upon moving to the Gulf States – where penalties for queer acts include deportation, imprisonment, torture and death – Gaar Adams wants to understand why LGBTQ+ migrants might choose to live amid such peril. From the UAE to Bahrain and Oman to Saudi Arabia – a region where four out of five residents are noncitizens – he begins riskily gathering interviews outside the tightly controlled state media, leading with what he thinks is a simple question:

While everyday Americans strive to make an honest living by working hard, liberals within the swamp have perfected a way of barely working while elevating themselves above all of us. Liberal Privilege will take you behind the scenes of the swamp, just as the nation gears up for the next presidential election. In his second book, number one New York Times best-selling author Donald Trump Jr reveals the truth the media has long refused to cover.

While everyday Americans strive to make an honest living by working hard, liberals within the swamp have perfected a way of barely working while elevating themselves above all of us. Liberal Privilege will take you behind the scenes of the swamp, just as the nation gears up for the next presidential election. In his second book, number one New York Times best-selling author Donald Trump, Jr., reveals the truth the media has long refused to cover. Hear about the countless liberal scandals, years of entrenched racism in the democrat party, and decades of failed polices.

Violence is rampant in today's society. From state-sanctioned violence and the brutality of war and genocide to interpersonal fighting and the ways in which social lives are structured and symbolized by and through violence, people enact terrible things on other human beings almost every day. In Archaeologies of Violence and Privilege, archaeologists Christopher N. Matthews and Bradley D. Phillippi bring together a collection of authors who document the ways in which past social formations rested on violent acts and reproduced violent social and cultural structures. 

In Privilege Lost, Jessi Streib traces the lives of over 100 youth born into the upper-middle-class. Following them for over 10 years as they transition from teens to young adults, Streib examines who falls from the upper-middle-class, how, and why don't they see it coming. In doing so, she reveals the patterned ways that individuals' resources and identities push them onto mobility paths - and the complicated choices youth make between staying true to themselves and staying in their class position. 

All white people understand cultural differences from a platform of relative privilege, affecting their personal and professional interactions. How should they respond when confronted with this knowledge? This introductory book looks at the concept of whiteness and shows how individuals can 'unmask' their own whiteness and take meaningful steps to break down unconscious bias and structural racism.

The death of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have made clear to everyone the vicious reality of racism that persists today. Many of those privileged enough to be distanced from racism are now having to come to terms with the fact that they continue to prosper at the...

A comedy about race, wokeness, and cancel culture in America. A tragedy about race, wokeness, and cancel culture in America. Part satire, part journalism, part truth serum, A. J. Rice follows up his runaway #1 bestseller The Woking Dead with a hilarious sequel that picks up where the laughs left off.

The United States is recognized as the most religiously diverse country in the world, and yet its laws and customs, which many have come to see as normal features of American life, actually keep the constitutional ideal of “religious freedom for all” from becoming a reality. Christian beliefs, norms, and practices infuse our society; they are embedded in our institutions, creating the structures and expectations that define the idea of “Americanness.”

We all know that conversations about privilege can be extremely awkward and messy. That's why we're here to talk with individuals one-on-one and break down those barriers to build ally-ship through empathy and knowledge. Hosted by Juliette Lin. Our first episode premieres on Thursday, April 22nd. Join the conversation on Instagram at @theprivilegepodcast!

Welcome to The Privilege Eruption with Ishreen! I talk Culture Transformation and Intentional Inclusion; a mix of interviews, talks, panels, and thought leadership. A must-listen for C-Suite leaders looking to effect culture transformation for equity at work!

Privilege With Purpose illuminates the context behind cultural, political, and religious issues, while breaking down the power struggles that separate and divide us.

Check My Privilege is a podcast that aims to make you slightly uncomfortable. Sarah Lux is joined by guests experiencing special circumstances - mental illness, poverty, race, and more - to discuss what their daily challenges look like. Follow the pod for sneakpeaks, extended episodes, and more: FB/IG:@CheckMyPrivilegePodcast YT: Check My Privilege Podcast Music by Ms. Luma Produced by Sarah Lux Hosted by Sarah Lux and Jon Krause

Welcome to "It's a Privilege," the podcast where we dive deep into the subtle and not-so-subtle privileges that shape our lives. Hosted by Jason Browne, inspired by his TEDx talk and forthcoming book "Possibilities of Privilege," this series explores how unearned advantages affect us all — from beauty and mental health to family backgrounds and geographical impacts. Each episode, featuring a diverse lineup of guests from Rotary leaders to celebrities and activists, unpacks a different aspect of privilege and examines how it can be leveraged for positive change. Join us for ...

Princess and Cindelle come together to talk all things entertainment, music and current events. With hilarious commentary.