The Reunited States of America: How We Can Bridge the Partisan Divide [Paperback]

Out of Many, One

In this era of poisonous partisanship,The Reunited States of Americais a lifesaving antidote. At a time when loyalty to party seems to be overpowering love of country, it not only explains how wecanbridge the partisan divide but also tells the untold story of how our fellow citizens alreadyaredoing it.

This book, a manifesto for a movement to reunite America, will help us put a stop to the seemingly endless Left-Right fistfight while honoring the vital role of healthy political debate. Mark Gerzon describes how citizens all over the country—Republicans, Democrats, and independents—are finding common ground on some of the most divisive and difficult issues we face today.Introduction: Dividing--or Reuniting?
Part I: Citizens Taking Action
1. Reinventing Citizenship: From Confirming to Learning
2. Leading beyond Borders: From Control to Relationship
3. Championing the Whole Truth: From Position Taking to Problem Solving
4. Serving the People: From Campaigning to Governance
Part II: A Movement Being Born
5. Born out of Crisis: Why the Movement Is Emerging Now
6. Out of Many, One: The Core Values of the Movement
Conclusion: The Movement Is Us“There are lots of reasons to feel bad about national politics. Mark Gerzon provides some well-thought-out, reality-based reasons to feel better—if we’re willing to take the necessary steps. This is a realistically positive and useful book.”
—James Fallows, national correspondent, The Atlantic

“Mark Gerzon’s clear and insightful book plugs a gaping hole in the boat of our democracy. He explains how and why we have crashed into the shoals of partisan rocks and provides a compelling case for how to right the sails and navigate our way back to greatness.”
—Mark McKinnon, cofounder of No Labels and former chief media advisor to President George W. Bl£3