Unabridged is happy to introduce another weekly series, #readingisresistance. We will be featuring new and classic texts that are relevant for one to remain informed, engaged, and sane in these crazy political times. Why read? Because Trump and his billionaire cronies do not. Because a well read society recognizes demagoguery and then rejects it. Read as if your democracy depends on it! A COLONY IN A NATION is a welcome addition to the current literature dealing with racial inequality, privilege, and the American Criminal Justice System. Hayes argues that there are really two Americas- a nation, where Americans are treated as citizens, and a colony, where people are treated as colonized and where policing resembles occupation. His brilliantly argued critique of “white fear” is essential reading, and Hayes helps reframe our thinking on the politics of American crime and punishment. A compelling, urgent read! #unabooksreadingisresistance #readingisresistance #chrishayes (at Unabridged Bookstore)