A New Democracy

In a fractured future, the U.S. has splintered into rival nations. The Atlantic Coalition and Pacific Federation strive for equity and sustainability, while the remnants of the original U.S. descend into chaos. As environmental ruin and economic collapse loom, three leaders must navigate the shattered world. Can they rebuild democracy, or will the past crush any hope for justice and sustainability? This novel is a work speculative fiction with real-world relevance.

This novel is a work speculative fiction with real-world relevance. The book builds on themes that have undergone substantial change in this decade through SCOTUS decisions. Explore 16 pivotal Supreme Court decisions that shaped voting rights, LGBTQ rights, labor laws, freedom of speech, and education.

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In a future where the U.S. has splintered into new nations, the Atlantic Coalition and Pacific Federation strive for equity and sustainability, while the original U.S. grapples with the consequences of traditionalism and deregulation. From the ashes of environmental and economic collapse, can a new form of democracy rise? Follow the intertwined destinies of Gov. Robert Callahan, Justice Marisol Reyes and Sen. Charlie McBride as they navigate this splintering and what follows.

As these three leaders grapple with unprecedented challenges — climate disasters that threaten to wipe out entire regions, economic collapse that leaves millions impoverished and social upheaval that fractures communities — they must confront difficult questions. Can they forge a new path for democracy that can withstand the threats of the modern world? Can justice, compassion and sustainability take root in a world struggling to reconcile its past with its uncertain future?

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