Attack from Within How Disinformation is Sabotaging America
“Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” by Barbara McQuade, published by Seven Stories Press on June 3, 2025, is a timely exploration of the pervasive impact of disinformation in contemporary society. This updated edition delves into the consequences of misinformation following the 2024 presidential election, examining how it disrupts various sectors, including voting systems, education, and governance. McQuade, an MSNBC legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, presents a thorough analysis of the forces behind disinformation and its role in polarizing American society.
Readers will find a detailed examination of how disinformation is being weaponized to influence public opinion and undermine democratic processes. The book addresses critical topics within politics and social sciences, highlighting the urgent need for an ethical commitment to truth in a democracy. Through her insights, McQuade encourages readers to recognize the dangers posed by misinformation and offers strategies for combating extremist thinking. With 416 pages of content, this edition serves as a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of communication and media in today’s political landscape.
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
UPDATED EDITION: The MSNBC legal analyst explores the impact of disinformation after the 2024 presidential election—and what Americans can do before it’s too late.
“A comprehensive guide to the dynamics of disinformation and a necessary call to theethical commitment to truth that all democracies require.” —Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny
Disinformation—the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth, whether from opportunists on the far right, misinformed media influencers, or others—is fragmenting America more than ever before, pushing the nation toward extreme views, civil unrest, and violence.
In this bestselling book, now with a new foreword by the author, Barbara McQuade identifies how disinformation is seeping into all facets of our society, causing havoc in our voting systems, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and the Capitol.
McQuade, an MSNBC legal analyst and former federal prosecutor confronts the ways disinformation is being weaponized to polarize voters, degrade our legal structures, and leverage the political influence of manipulators and authoritarians. Now newly updated, Attack from Within shows us how to fight back against misinformed, extremist thinking and work toward preserving America’s hard-won democracy.
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