Tyranny of the Minority

In their thought-provoking New York Times bestseller, Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt confront the urgent need for political reform in the United States as it navigates the complexities of becoming a multiracial democracy. Drawing on historical examples and their expertise, the authors expose how entrenched political structures empower minority rule, posing a threat to democratic foundations. They argue for necessary changes to safeguard democracy, while reflecting on past transformative moments in American history and highlighting the choices that could shape the nation's future.