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A sweeping account of the first Trump administration's systematic dismantling of the national agencies that protect our health, safety, and climate-and the progressive and equitable political future that is possible when we put people over power and greed
Now revised with a new preface and final chapter on what to expect from the current administration and how we can secure a thriving collective future—both socially and economically
In the wake of a return to Trump-era governance, Demolition Agenda is more urgent than ever, revealing the ministration’s destruction of our government institutions—exposing Americans to greater risks while empowering corporate interests.
Thomas O. McGarity, author, legal scholar, and former president of Center for Progressive Reform, profiles the toxic leaders and intricate strategies that the Trump administration employed to rid the government of protective policies and institutions—harming the health of a nation and accelerating climate change and economic turmoil. Including:
While chronicling these abuses of power that defined the first Trump administration, McGarity also provides precise clarity on what we can continue to expect from the rest of his current term, what further harm can be done, and what this means for the future of our nation.
While harrowing at times, Demolition Agenda ends hopefully, with a new chapter that provides a road map for future progressive politicians to reinstate a safe, healthy, and equitable society for all Americans—and most importantly, regain their trust.
