{"product_id":"demolition-agenda-the-dismantling-of-american-gov","title":"Demolition Agenda: The Dismantling of American Gov","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sort of book that journalists, activists, and historians may want to keep on their shelves--forever. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eForbes Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow 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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of a return to Trump-era governance, \u003cem\u003eDemolition Agenda\u003c\/em\u003e is more urgent than ever, revealing the ministration's destruction of our government institutions--exposing Americans to greater risks while empowering corporate interests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eScott Pruitt's corruption scandal at the EPA \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElaine Chao's weakening of transportation safety measures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyan Zinke's stint as secretary of the interior before he faced eighteen federal inquiries and was fired \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the actions and impacts of other controversial figures such as Rick Perry, Betsy DeVos, Sonny Perdue, and Andrew Puzder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile harrowing at times, \u003cem\u003eDemolition Agenda\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46610581553321,"sku":"PHBK-9781620979860","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/9899\/1785\/files\/content_8e9ef543-b16f-446e-9d97-3441e1b036b0.jpg?v=1764707495","url":"https:\/\/myti.com\/products\/demolition-agenda-the-dismantling-of-american-gov","provider":"Myti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}