Hate Won’t Win
Read Excerpt Glasses Icon Icon of eye glasses over an open book

Request Desk/Exam Copy Academic Icon Academic icon

Hate Won’t Win

Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It

by Mallory McMorrow

Regular Price $30.00

Regular Price $39.00 CAD

Hardcover
ebook Audiobook Download Unabridged Trade Paperback Large Print
Hardcover
ebook Audiobook Download Unabridged Trade Paperback Large Print

Regular Price $30.00

Regular Price $39.00 CAD

Also Available From:

Buy Now:

Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Bookshop Target Walmart

On Sale

Mar 25, 2025

Page Count

288 Pages

Publisher

Grand Central Publishing Logo

ISBN-13

9780306835407

Genre

Nonfiction / Social Science / Activism & Social Justice

Description

In this urgent expansion of her viral speech, Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow details her unlikely journey into politics with a front-row seat to democracy at its breaking point—then outlines the tangible, proven steps that anyone can take to build community, fight for what’s right, and create real, lasting change.

Mallory McMorrow knows what it’s like to feel hopeless. She knew the work of legislating wouldn’t be easy, but she hadn’t been expecting to face democracy at its breaking point: misogyny, rage and conspiracy theories, much less armed protestors storming her own state Capitol. It felt like nothing could get done—and things really needed to get done. 

But then fate forced her hand. A Senate colleague smeared her as a “groomer”—simply for standing up for LGBTQ+ kids in our schools.  In response, Mallory delivered a blistering speech from the Senate floor that reverberated throughout the country, leading political pundits to hail Mallory’s action as a “blueprint” for fighting back. 

Now, as we face another Trump presidency and so many wonder “what do we do now?”, Mallory pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to work in today’s challenging political arena—and win. She shares the hard-won wisdom of experience, offering a step-by-step guide which breaks down:

  •  Why you should never fill out online petitions (and what to do instead)
  •  How to stay informed without doomscrolling
  •  How to effectively engage with elected officials
  •  Why local government matters more than federal (for making change)

For anyone who feels helpless, and everyone who is fed up; for those who want to make a real difference but have no idea where to begin—this is a blueprint for the most effective way to fight back, and leave this place better than we found it.

Praise

“This is the book we need to jumpstart the process of restoring American democracy. A poignant history of the past tumultuous years from the perspective of Mallory McMorrow, who became one of its iconic figures even as she had to negotiate her way through sexual harassment, new motherhood, and MAGA protesters, this book provides both inspiration and a roadmap for doing the next right thing.” —Heather Cox Richardson, American historian
"In Hate Won't Win, Mallory lays out the truth—just as in business, there are no shortcuts to creating the America we can be proud of. It takes drive, perseverance, and shattering our preconceived notions about people "on the other side," to realize that the only way we succeed as a country is from the ground up, together. We each have a responsibility as Americans to participate fully, and Mallory's book is the definitive guide to show you how. The rest is up to you."
  —Mark Cuban
“State Senator Mallory McMorrow is one of the most exciting young political leaders in America who gives resounding voice to a new generation looking to bridge divides, bring people together and banish hate. Hate Won’t Win reminds us that democracy isn’t a spectator sport—we have to participate, we have to lead. This book is so valuable for anyone looking for an engaging playbook for getting involved and making a big difference.” —U.S. Senator Cory Booker
"Hate Won't Win will empower anyone to learn how to get involved to steer the country in the right direction. Mallory peels back the curtain on her own life with so much heart and vulnerability: what's clear is that Mallory is one of us, and that means that we can do anything - especially if we do it together.” —Mandy Moore, actor, singer, and philanthropist
"A resonant, accessible guide for those looking to feel their way forward in this dire political era, through fear, anger and the paralysis that can sometimes accompany them. McMorrow offers a playbook for standing up to hate and dishonesty, protecting our communities, and working with others to create a more just and hopeful future." —Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad and All The Single Ladies
Read More Read Less