
Coming April 2025
We stand at a crossroads in America—a moment that will define the trajectory of our nation for generations. As divisions deepen and trust in our society falters, the need for bold ideas, thoughtful reform, and renewed civic purpose has never been greater. Reclaiming Our Republic is a blueprint for a new political philosophy—rooted in practicality, historical reflection, and moral responsibility—that addresses the urgent crises of our time. It offers a vision of what is possible, grounded in actionable solutions: fiscal discipline that prioritizes workers, a reframing of American identity as fundamentally multicultural and secular, and a foreign policy that respects national sovereignty while rejecting the perpetual cycle of war—equity, morality, dignity, and prosperity are the core tenets of America and of Reclaiming Our Republic.
The goal is simple yet profound: to spark a conversation that can inspire meaningful change by reaching policymakers, community leaders, and everyday citizens with a fresh perspective before the window for action closes. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Reclaiming Our Republic adds a vital new voice to the political discourse—one that challenges the status quo, dares to believe in a better America, and provides a roadmap to achieve it. This is a book for those who still believe in the power of ideas to change the world. It is for those who are ready to act before it’s too late.
The question is: will we seize the opportunity before it’s lost?
Excerpts Available:
- Framework for Real Fiscal Responsibility | Jolacu Dispatch
- America is Multicultural; sry not sry | Jolacu Dispatch
- What If I Don't Care | Jolacu Dispatch
Official Synopsis
What if utopia isn’t an unattainable ideal but a practical goal within our reach? In Reclaiming Our Republic, you learn to redefine utopia not as a perfect, unreachable place but as a realistic vision for a functioning democracy: a free society grounded in morality and liberty, where individuals live with dignity in an equitable economy, free from exploitation, with leaders and institutions that solve issues using evidence and non-violent compromise.
Rooted in the foundations of American society, this book presents a pragmatic framework for achieving this vision by offering concrete examples of how we can address today’s most pressing political challenges, from economic inequality to systemic racism and corruption. More than a critique, Reclaiming Our Republic inspires action—outlining steps that everyday citizens and today’s leaders can take to transform our democracy into a republic that serves all its people, not just the powerful few.
Readers are called to transcend apathy, confront corruption, and embrace the power within us to build a better, more principled America—one that truly reflects the values of equity, liberty, and justice for all.
Table of Contents
Author’s Note
Preface
Part One: A Declaration of Purpose
- The Elm and The Locust
- Introduction
- The Vision for a Principled Republic
- What If I Just Don’t Care?
- Government Shmovernment, who needs it?
- Why democracy tho’?
- Equitable Leadership
- On Liberty and Its Responsibility
- On Morality and When Government Should STFU
- American is Multicultural; sry, not sry
- On Race in America
- On Shutting Up about Free Speech
- When States’ Rights are Right and Wrong
- The Pragmatism of Separating Church and State
- Data and the Final Frontier
- Comments on All the Commas in Politics
- MAGA: The Dystopia Within Our Grasp
Part Two: An Action Plan
- Pathways to Progress
- Framework Policy Applied: The Prosperity Economy
- Framework Policy Applied: Media and Social Media
- Framework Policy Applied: Foreign Policy
- Framework Policy Applied: Healthcare
- Framework Policy Applied: Immigration
- Framework Policy Applied: Education
- Framework Policy Applied: Gun Rights
- Framework Policy Applied: Criminal Justice Reform
- Framework Policy Applied: Energy and Climate Mitigation
- Framework Policy Applied: Government Debt and Finance
Part Three: Words to Action
- Isn’t it too late?
- A Note on the Future of Humanity
- What You Can Do
- To the Politicians with Love
Acknowledgements