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American Renewal is a manifesto for civic survival in a time of democratic collapse. Written in the face of a second Trump presidency, this book offers a clear and urgent response to the erosion of the American republic-not with slogans, but with structure; not with sentiment, but with strategy. Author Jim Vincent draws on five decades of civic engagement and constitutional insight to trace how the foundational promises of American democracy have been rewritten, revoked, or sold. From unchecked executive overreach to judicial complicity, from disinformation and voter suppression to the corrosion of public institutions, American Renewal outlines the scale of the damage-and what must be done to repair it. The book is structured in five parts: The Collapse, The Resistance, The Restoration, The Renewal, and The Reinstitution. These sections map the trajectory of democratic decay and then chart a path forward-one that begins with defending what remains, continues with rebuilding what's been broken, and culminates in making democracy last. Each chapter focuses on a key component of the system-elections, courts, media, money, public service-and proposes actionable reforms grounded in law, principle, and long-term vision. More than a warning, American Renewal is a plan. It names the forces dismantling self-government and identifies the policies, tactics, and institutions needed to counter them. It is a book for those who are no longer asking ""what's happening,"" but ""what can we do?"" and ""how do we win back a country built to serve its people?"" This standard edition delivers the full core content of the American Renewal project without additional commentary or reflection. It is ideal for readers seeking clarity and strategy without supplemental guides. Whether read independently or as the foundation for future discussion, this edition stands as a complete blueprint for democratic recovery. American Renewal does not trade in hope, nor does it indulge in despair. It calls citizens to act with seriousness, to understand with depth, and to organize with purpose. It is not a partisan call-but a democratic one. A call to hold. A call to rebuild. A call to resist. This is not the end of America's story. But if the republic is to be saved, it will not be saved by tradition. And it will not be saved by waiting.

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Succinct Analysis, Plus an Action Plan ""In less than 90 pages, Vincent diagnoses the weaknesses in our democracy, our failure to ensure the six promises of our constitution--union, justice, tranquility, defense, welfare, liberty--and provides a blueprint for actions needed to achieve them. Written in spare, unembellished prose, in May of 2025. An appendix--""How to be Ready When the Knock Comes""--provides a checklist for how to ensure attention is focused on and properly documented if you are about to be detained under suspicion of having violated some law. This short booklet is the 21st-century equivalent of Thomas Paine's pre-revolutionary Common Sense, and deserves to be widely read."" Clarity & Clear Pathways for creating Democracy This book left me clear about what is happening, not just detail, but also the context and intent of Trump and the Project 2025. The author didn't leave me feeling helpless and scared, but laid out steps to take to recover our Democracy. I am not left overwhelmed, but inspired and energized to get fully in the game to transform our country and to fulfill on our original Founding Fathers intentions for all to live lives in the pursuit of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Join me in using Jim's guide to create Democracy."" Mandatory reading to save our Republic ""This is the book Americans need in these turbulent times! An excellent succinct analysis of our current Constitutional crisis, not only describing the problems and threats of our present political mess, but also offering clear-eyed realistic solutions citizens can take to protect our democracy. And, some amazing great writing at the same time. May this book be widely read and shared!""

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Jim Vincent is an American writer, strategist, and advocate for democratic renewal. After fifty years in the United States and a lifelong engagement with politics, policy, and public discourse, he now lives in Australia. That distance offers clarity-and the experience of another functioning democracy sharpens his understanding of what has been lost and what must be restored. His work explores the collapse and potential renewal of American democracy, the rise of authoritarian power, the corrosion of institutions, and the path back to self-government rooted in law, fairness, and civic responsibility.Vincent writes about constitutional betrayal, the politicization of justice, the weaponization of executive power, and the dismantling of public trust. His analysis spans elections, governance, protest movements, and the personal cost of political disengagement. Through his writing, he seeks to educate, alert, and empower readers to confront the crisis-and to help build what comes next.

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