{"title":"Andrew W. Kahrl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew W. Kahrl\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the intersections of race, economics, and public policy. His works delve into the complex realities of systemic inequality, revealing how historical and political forces shape modern social dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses that challenge conventional perspectives within \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. Kahrl's writing provides a nuanced look at the economic pressures faced by communities and the broader implications for social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-black-tax-by-andrew-w-kahrl-9780226730592","title":"The Black Tax","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevealing a history that is deep, broad, and infuriating, \u003cem\u003eThe Black Tax\u003c\/em\u003e casts a bold light on the racist practices long hidden in the shadows of America's tax regimes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican taxation is unfair, and it is most unfair to the very people who critically need its support. Not only do taxpayers with fewer resources—less wealth, power, and land—pay more than the well-off, but they are forced to fight for their rights within an unjust system that undermines any attempts to improve their position or economic standing. In \u003cem\u003eThe Black Tax\u003c\/em\u003e, Andrew W. 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