In a new book titled Let Freedom Ring: Thoughts on the Political Betrayal of America and the Peoples' Coming Apocalypse, author M.G. Montpelier presents a sweeping indictment of what he describes as a calculated restructuring of the United States from a middle-class democracy to a system dominated by concentrated wealth, deregulation, and ideological extremism. Published by Citi of Books, the work blends essays, historical analysis, political critique, and poetry to argue that over the past five decades, deliberate policy choices have systematically weakened democratic institutions and undermined economic fairness.
Montpelier traces the arc of this transformation from the 1971 Powell Memorandum through the rise of "Trickle-Down" economics and into the current political climate. He contends that deregulation, privatization, dark money influence, and corporate consolidation have fundamentally reshaped American governance. The book frames this shift not as an accidental decline, but as an intentional ideological project to "save capitalism from democracy," consolidating power in the hands of a financial elite. According to Montpelier, this has resulted in wage stagnation, weakened labor power, voter suppression, and the erosion of public infrastructure, civil liberties, and social safety nets.
Central to the book's argument is a warning about "Project 2025" and related political strategies, which Montpelier characterizes as an unprecedented attempt to restructure federal governance and diminish democratic accountability. He asserts that these initiatives represent a looming authoritarian shift, culminating a fifty-year campaign that has left the nation struggling under concentrated wealth and institutional decay. The author emphasizes that the coming electoral cycles are decisive moments in preserving or surrendering American democracy.
Despite its critical tone, Let Freedom Ring is not solely a critique. Montpelier calls for civic awakening, electoral participation, and renewed commitment to constitutional principles of liberty, justice, and the general welfare. He urges citizens to defend democratic institutions and restore what he views as the moral and economic foundations of a just society. The book positions itself as an appeal to action, emphasizing that "every vote matters" in the fight to protect democratic governance.
Citi of Books, the publisher, began as a small literary boutique in New Mexico that helped local authors publish and market their books. Focused on building a supportive literary community, the company has expanded to serve writers across the United States and Canada, emphasizing high-quality publishing services including book production, rights management, sales, royalties, and promotion. The company aims to support diverse authors and foster a community centered on storytelling and innovation.
Copies of Let Freedom Ring are available through various retailers, including Citi of Books, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Powell's.
