America is at a Turning Point
and the Next Chapter
is Ours to Write.
WE HAVE UNTIL THE 48th PRESIDENCY TO MAKE THE TURN.
We've been told we are enemies.
We're not...
Even as Donald Trump weaves hatred, violence, and disregard into the defining fabric of America, we the people face a far greater threat.
The deepening divisions that have brought us to this place—a place where we're told that neighbors, educators, public servants, even family and friends who don’t believe as we do should be viewed as enemies—were sown with intent, as a part of a decades-long political strategy.
In the era of likes and shares, streaming tv, and DoorDash, many Americans can no longer wrap their heads around the idea of long-game politics. A decade of reactive, policy-by-tweet governance, and hyperbolic, conspiracy-laden discourse have made us unable to accept that patience and dedication-to-cause still exist.
Theories and hypotheses that require consideration beyond “the now,” that take a contextual, long-view approach to the state of our nation—no matter how well researched or rationalized—are belittled and dismissed in kind, as conspiracy.
That is not the case.
The Republic at Risk Series backs that up.
Across the nation, trust in institutions is collapsing, inequality is deepening, and authoritarian blueprints are already in motion. The Road to Forty-Seven, Forty-Eight Forward, and The Path to Forty-Eight form a trilogy that tells the story of how we got here, what lies ahead if we fail to act, and what we can do now to reclaim our democracy.
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These are not dense tomes or academic treatises. They are direct, accessible, and urgent field manuals designed for citizens who want to understand what’s happening to their country and how to take part in its renewal. Each volume can stand on its own, but together they provide a clear arc:
Book 1:
The Road to Forty-Seven
The first book exposes the hidden history too few of us were ever taught—how corporate, political, and religious elites aligned to chip away at democratic norms, concentrate wealth, and sow distrust in our institutions. From the Powell Memo to the rise of right-wing media ecosystems, this book uncovers the strategies that set the stage for a crisis of self-government.
Accessible, urgent, and deeply researched, it is the opening chapter of the Forty-Eight Forward trilogy. Read it if you want to understand not just who broke American democracy, but how it happened—and why the reckoning is not over.
Book 2:
Forty-Eight Forward
Forty-Eight Forward lays out a bold but practical blueprint for renewal. It moves from diagnosis to prescription—offering proposals to restore trust in institutions, rebalance the economy, strengthen representation, and rebuild the American Dream. From voting rights to healthcare, from unions to climate resilience, it maps a path forward that rejects partisan paralysis in favor of common-sense reform.
More than a book, it is a field manual for citizens who still believe America is worth fighting for—not with slogans or tribal loyalty, but with principle, responsibility, and courage.
Book 3:
The Path to Forty-Eight
The Path to Forty-Eight is the action guide of the trilogy—a hands-on "cookbook" for civic engagement, resilience, and renewal. It offers clear steps citizens can take to resist authoritarian drift, prepare for uncertainty, and help secure a democratic future. From building local networks to strengthening civic literacy, it shows how everyday people can push back against division and build something stronger in its place when they work together.
Urgent but hopeful, this book insists that the future of democracy won’t be decided only in Washington—it will be decided by us.
Book 1:
The Road to Forty-Seven
The first book exposes the hidden history too few of us were ever taught—how corporate, political, and religious elites aligned to chip away at democratic norms, concentrate wealth, and sow distrust in our institutions. From the Powell Memo to the rise of right-wing media ecosystems, this book uncovers the strategies that set the stage for a crisis of self-government.
Accessible, urgent, and deeply researched, it is the opening chapter of the Forty-Eight Forward trilogy. Read it if you want to understand not just who broke American democracy, but how it happened—and why the reckoning is not over.
Book 2:
Forty-Eight Forward
Forty-Eight Forward lays out a bold but practical blueprint for renewal. It moves from diagnosis to prescription—offering proposals to restore trust in institutions, rebalance the economy, strengthen representation, and rebuild the American Dream. From voting rights to healthcare, from unions to climate resilience, it maps a path forward that rejects partisan paralysis in favor of common-sense reform.
More than a book, it is a field manual for citizens who still believe America is worth fighting for—not with slogans or tribal loyalty, but with principle, responsibility, and courage.
Book 3:
The Path to Forty-Eight
The Path to Forty-Eight is the action guide of the trilogy—a hands-on "cookbook" for civic engagement, resilience, and renewal. It offers clear steps citizens can take to resist authoritarian drift, prepare for uncertainty, and help secure a democratic future. From building local networks to strengthening civic literacy, it shows how everyday people can push back against division and build something stronger in its place when they work together.
Urgent but hopeful, this book insists that the future of democracy won’t be decided only in Washington—it will be decided by us.
This isn't about Red and Blue.
It's about Right and Wrong.
Together, these books argue a simple but powerful truth: the 48th presidency will be a hinge in American history. The decisions made—and the citizens mobilized—between now and then will determine whether the United States recommits to its democratic covenant or slides further into managed democracy, where rituals endure but substance and freedom are gone.
Written in plain language and grounded in history, research, and real human stories, this trilogy is meant to be read quickly, shared widely, and acted upon. It is not about left or right—it is about right and wrong. It is about whether citizens still have the will, the tools, and the courage to secure freedom for the next generation.
If you’ve ever wondered what you can do, where to start, or why the stakes feel higher than ever, these books are for you. They are field guides for citizens at a moment when America must choose renewal over ruin.