Democracy, If We Can Keep It

"Democracy, If We Can Keep It" by Ellis Cose provides a comprehensive and authoritative history of the American Civil Liberties Union over its first hundred years, highlighting its vital role in defending civil liberties across pivotal moments in U.S. history. Drawing from the author's position as the ACLU’s inaugural writer-in-residence, the book explores the organization's efforts through significant events and challenges, connecting past struggles with contemporary issues of American freedom. This vivid account offers a profound look at the ongoing fight to uphold constitutional values in a complex and often turbulent American landscape.