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The New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Trump explains the decline and fall of the once cherished idea of American citizenship.

Human history is full of the stories of peasants, subjects, and tribes. Yet the concept of the “citizen” is historically rare—and was among America’s most valued ideals for over two centuries. But without shock treatment, warns historian Victor Davis Hanson, American citizenship as we have known it may soon vanish.

In The Dying Citizen, Hanson outlines the historical forces that led to this crisis. The evisceration of the middle class over the last fifty years has made many Americans dependent on the federal government. Open borders have undermined the idea of allegiance to a particular place. Identity politics have eradicated our collective civic sense of self. And a top-heavy administrative state has endangered personal liberty, along with formal efforts to weaken the Constitution.

As in the revolutionary years of 1848, 1917, and 1968, 2020 ripped away our complacency about the future. But in the aftermath, we as Americans can rebuild and recover what we have lost. The choice is ours.

In his book "The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America", Victor Davis Hanson delves into the erosion of American values and institutions. He argues that progressive elites, fueled by their own ideologies, have undermined the idea of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and national unity.

Hanson asserts that the rise of tribalism, fueled by identity politics and grievance-based narratives, has further fragmented American society. He believes that this tribalism has led to a decline in civil discourse and a rise in political extremism.

Globalization, while beneficial in many ways, has also contributed to the decline of the American citizen, according to Hanson. He argues that the loss of manufacturing jobs, the rise of multinational corporations, and the increasing interconnectedness of the world have weakened the sense of community and belonging among Americans. This, he contends, has led to a loss of faith in the American dream and a decline in civic engagement.

Hanson's book is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges facing American democracy. He offers a unique perspective on the decline of the American citizen and provides valuable insights into the forces that are shaping the future of the country.

Whether you agree or disagree with Hanson's views, "The Dying Citizen" is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of American democracy. It is a call to action for all citizens to reassert their role in shaping the destiny of their country.