Realigners

Explore the history of American political conflict from Alexander Hamilton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Realigners. Historian Timothy Shenk offers an entertaining and provocative reassessment of the American political tradition, introducing key figures and their impact on American democracy. As the country feels like it's both grinding to a halt and falling to pieces, Realigners offers a guide for a time when radical dreams are becoming political realities. Discover how popular majorities have transformed American life in the past and how we might break free from the doom loop of modern politics.