M.G. Montpelier's new book, Let Freedom Ring: Thoughts on the Political Betrayal of America and the Peoples' Coming Apocalypse, presents a sweeping critique of what he describes as a calculated restructuring of American society over the past five decades. The book, released by Citi of Books, blends essays, historical analysis, political critique, and poetry to argue that the United States has shifted from a middle-class democracy to a system dominated by concentrated wealth, deregulation, and ideological extremism.
Montpelier traces this transformation from the 1971 Powell Memorandum through the rise of "Trickle-Down" economics to the present day, contending that deregulation, privatization, dark money influence, and corporate consolidation have fundamentally reshaped American governance. The book frames this not as accidental decline but as a deliberate ideological project to "save capitalism from democracy," consolidating power among a financial elite. Central to the argument is the warning that strategies like "Project 2025" represent an unprecedented attempt to restructure federal governance and diminish democratic accountability.
The book examines the consequences of this shift: wage stagnation, weakened labor power, voter suppression, and institutional erosion. Montpelier asserts that public infrastructure, civil liberties, social safety nets, and electoral integrity have been systematically weakened, culminating in what he characterizes as a looming authoritarian shift. Yet Let Freedom Ring is not solely a critique; it is also a call to action. Montpelier urges civic awakening, electoral participation, and renewed commitment to constitutional principles of liberty, justice, and the general welfare. He emphasizes that "every vote matters" and positions the coming electoral cycles as decisive moments for preserving or surrendering American democracy.
The book is available through multiple retailers, including Citi of Books, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Citi of Books, the publisher, began as a small literary boutique in New Mexico and has expanded to serve authors across the United States and Canada, emphasizing high-quality publishing services and fostering a supportive literary community.
