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In this timely expansion of her powerful speech, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow takes readers on her unexpected path into the heart of politics, witnessing democracy at its most vulnerable, and then lays out practical, proven strategies anyone can use to build community, fight for justice, and achieve lasting change.

Mallory McMorrow once felt on the verge of giving up. While she always knew the work of a legislator wouldn’t be easy, nothing had prepared her for the toxic atmosphere of pervasive sexual harassment, armed protestors storming the Michigan Capitol, and colleagues unwilling to bridge divides to get meaningful legislation passed. How could anyone begin to make a difference in such a climate?

But when a fellow senator shockingly accused her of being a “groomer,” simply because she openly supported LGBTQ+ youth and opposed efforts to erase uncomfortable truths from history classrooms, Mallory responded decisively. On the floor of the Michigan Senate, she delivered a blistering, passionate speech that resonated far beyond state lines, inspiring praise from political analysts and everyday people alike who saw it as a genuine roadmap for courageously confronting bigotry and misinformation.

In Hate Won’t Win, Mallory goes beyond her viral moment and takes readers behind the scenes of the divisive, conspiracy-driven state of American politics today. Yet, despite these stark realities, she remains resolutely hopeful. Mallory provides concrete guidelines on how individuals can step up, build stronger bonds within their communities, and implement real solutions to heal divides and drive lasting political change.

This essential guide is ideal for anyone exhausted by America’s current political divisions, and for those who long to make an impact but aren’t sure how or where to start. Hate Won’t Win offers clear, actionable insights to help you shape the kind of community and country you want to see.