In a time of major shifts and challenges in US politics, Democracy at Risk: The Dangers of Project 2025 takes a hard-hitting look at the controversial proposals of Project 2025 and their potential to reshape American society. This book is timely and essential, offering a detailed yet accessible analysis of the project's goals and the far-reaching implications for democracy, civil rights, and social equity that will impact every American.
These threats include:- The centralization of power and its threat to checks and balances
- The dismantling of federal agencies and its impact on public services
- The rollback of civil rights and diversity initiatives
- The severe restrictions on reproductive rights
- The return to punitive criminal justice policies and their effect on marginalized communities
- The suppression of free speech and media control
- The economic policies that could widen inequality and undermine social safety nets
Drawing on historical context and current political dynamics, Democracy at Risk provides a comprehensive overview of Project 2025's potential to erode democratic institutions, increase inequality, and roll back decades of progress in civil rights.
Learn about:
- The importance of vigilance and civic engagement in safeguarding democracy
- Strategies for protecting free speech, civil rights, and social equity
- Grassroots and institutional responses to counteract regressive policies
- The critical role of citizens in defending democratic values
Democracy at Risk is both a warning siren and a call to action for all who value justice, equality, and the democratic principles that underpin a free society.