American democracy, argues Charles Derber, is being subverted in the name of democracy itself. Derber shows how the current regime has maintained power by intensifying the red/blue culture wars-supporting religious extremists, exploiting terrorism fears, and manipulating the electoral process. And he reveals our best hope for positive change- an alliance between the Democratic Party and another source of hidden power-the grass roots progressive movements that have always been catalysts for change. Thoughtful, eloquent, and compelling, Hidden Power offers real hope for restoring genuine democracy to America.