Glen Browder is one of a rare breed in American politics: He genuinely combines serious scholarship and a commitment to public service. Browder is one of the most thoughtful and practical critics of the governmental inertia that plagues us these days,and all of his recommendations are worth reading and paying attention to.

Alan Ehrenhalt, executive editor, Governing

Rare is the academic who combines theoretical knowledge with practicality. Glen Browder is such a person. In this remarkable book, he challenges every citizen, especially the young, to think anew about America's democracy. Students will love it!>

Larry Sabato, Director, University of Virginia's Center for Politics

Former Rep. Glen Browder (D-Ala.) is worried about the future of American democracy?Browder purports that America is developing a fundamental civil illness and it is time for a Tocquevillian checkup of American democracy.

Chloe Albanesius, Reporter, Roll Call

In his book and in lectures around the country, Browder asks one question, 'Is America dying?' In asking his audiences to answer the question, Browder seeks to stimulate a national dialogue about America, including alternative scenarios and the possibility of a 'New America' that is segregated culturally, financially, politically, and racially.

Dana Beyerle, Montgomery Bureau Chief, New York Times Regional Newspapers

Glen Browder has written a scary book?The result is an interesting and unusual book, one well worth reading for anybody concerned about the state of our democratic system?This book should shatter anyone's complacency about our political system.

Paul Rilling, Former Executive Editor, The Anniston Star

Glen Browder's book is a wake-up call for our democracy. This nation was built on the principle that leadership would find the necessary consensus to advance the national interest. That principle has been lost in the current battles over power, parties and politics. This book challenges all of us to awake to the civil illness in our midst and restore the fundamental strength of our democracy.

Leon Panetta, Former White House Chief of Staff