by Jim DeMint
First published 2020
Jim DeMint takes aim at what he sees as pervasive falsehoods shaping contemporary American discourse. The former Senator identifies ten specific claims about race, gender, privilege, racism, and border policy that he argues have gained widespread acceptance without proper scrutiny. DeMint contends these beliefs stem from myth, fear, anger, and selfishness rather than factual analysis. He applies logic, data, and historical evidence to counter each assertion systematically. The book arrives during what DeMint characterizes as a pivotal moment requiring Americans to choose between competing visions of their country. DeMint particularly focuses on beliefs he sees as prevalent among younger Americans and political moderates. His approach relies on what he terms "Truth with a capital T" as the primary weapon against misinformation. The work offers readers a framework for evaluating popular political and social claims through rigorous fact-checking and historical context.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: fact-checking
120 pages · Paperback · Independently published