First published 2023
Mark Sullivan opens his urgent examination of American democracy by surveying the global landscape of political upheaval he has witnessed firsthand. The veteran war correspondent brings decades of reporting from conflict zones and revolutionary movements to bear on a troubling question: could the democratic institutions that have anchored America for centuries actually collapse? Sullivan methodically builds his case that the threat is real and immediate, drawing parallels between the warning signs he has observed in other nations and troubling trends now visible in the United States. He argues that ordinary citizens hold the key to preserving democratic norms and institutions, but only if they act decisively. The book provides readers with both a sobering assessment of current risks and a framework for civic engagement that could help safeguard American democracy for future generations.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: sobering, thought-provoking, urgent
Tropes: call-to-action, civic-engagement
Setting: America, United States
Period: 21st Century
106 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press