The Book

A New Examination of Freedom, Power and Democracy

Michelle Craig's forthcoming book asks a foundational question: What does freedom truly mean if people possess rights on paper but lack the economic security and political power needed to exercise them?

Through American history, economic analysis, and personal reflection, Michelle examines how wealth, taxation, public investment, political parties, and campaign money shape the choices available to ordinary people. She challenges readers to look beyond familiar political language and consider whether our institutions genuinely serve the public—or preserve systems of power that benefit a select few.