A new book by M.G. Montpelier offers a sweeping critique of America's political and economic trajectory over the past fifty years. Titled Let Freedom Ring: Thoughts on the Political Betrayal of America and the Peoples' Coming Apocalypse, the work blends essays, historical analysis, political critique, and poetry to argue that the nation has undergone a calculated restructuring away from a middle-class democracy toward a system dominated by concentrated wealth and ideological extremism.
Published by Citi of Books, the book traces what Montpelier describes as a deliberate campaign beginning with the 1971 Powell Memorandum and continuing through the rise of trickle-down economics, deregulation, privatization, and the influence of dark money. The author contends that these forces have fundamentally reshaped American governance, weakening labor power, eroding social safety nets, and undermining electoral integrity. Montpelier frames this transformation not as an accidental decline but as a purposeful effort to “save capitalism from democracy” by consolidating power among a financial elite.
Let Freedom Ring examines a range of contemporary issues, including wage stagnation, voter suppression, and institutional erosion. It warns that strategies such as Project 2025 represent an unprecedented attempt to restructure federal governance and diminish democratic accountability. The book presents modern America as a nation grappling with concentrated wealth, weakened public infrastructure, and a looming authoritarian shift.
Despite its critical tone, the book is also an appeal for action. Montpelier calls for civic awakening, electoral participation, and a renewed commitment to constitutional principles of liberty, justice, and the general welfare. Emphasizing that “every vote matters,” the author positions coming electoral cycles as decisive moments for the preservation of American democracy. The work seeks to galvanize citizens to defend democratic institutions and restore what Montpelier views as the moral and economic foundations of a just society.
M.G. Montpelier’s background is not detailed in the book’s marketing materials, but the author’s impassioned voice and use of poetry alongside analytical essays suggest a multidisciplinary approach to political commentary. The book is available through multiple retailers, including Citi of Books, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
Citi of Books, the publisher, began as a small literary boutique in New Mexico that helped local authors publish and market their books. The company has since 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 publisher aims to support diverse authors and foster a community centered on storytelling and literary success.
The release of Let Freedom Ring comes at a time of heightened political polarization and debate over the direction of American democracy. Montpelier’s book adds a provocative voice to the conversation, urging readers to consider the structural forces shaping their lives and to take action to preserve democratic institutions.
