American Democracy

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From The Federalist to Citizens United, bestselling author Nicholas Lemann presents key writings on five crucial questions confronting American democracy today. In an era of overwhelming 24-hour news and social media, many fear for the future of democracy, making it increasingly difficult to think clearly about politics. This collection offers a chance to step back and draw inspiration from the past. Edited by Lemann, the book features significant writings that address contemporary issues: race, gender, immigration, and citizenship; opportunity and inequality; the role and powers of the federal government; money, special privilege, and corruption; and protest and civil disobedience. Some selections are well-known, such as George Washington's letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Newport and Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from Birmingham Jail, while others may be new to readers, including Horace Mann's argument for public schools and Jane Addams's analysis of gender and social class. This anthology showcases a remarkable range of insightful American political writing, serving as an invaluable resource for citizens eager to engage more thoughtfully in the ongoing dialogue about democracy.