Nonfiction for Social Change

Call to Liberty

Bridging the Divide Between Liberals and Conservatives

By Anthony Signorelli

“In a time of extreme polarization, Tony Signorelli is building bridges. May Allah and Yahweh join together to bless his work and have mercy on us all.”
—Eric Utne, Founder, Utne Reader

Anthony Signorelli’s Call to Liberty shows how extremists on both sides of the political divide have co-opted the words “liberal” and “conservative” for their own ends, creating a false split in the American electorate. Bridging the divide means seeing the common values we share as Americans: our rights, our love of liberty and our commitment to great principles.

Signorelli, cofounder of the Center for Thoughtful Democracy, offers practical strategies for liberals and conservatives who want to come together and reclaim basic American principles. Call to Liberty shows how to maximize freedom with bold proposals that utilize both traditional and web-driven media and organizing methods.

Specific proposals include a Free and Fair Elections Amendment to the Constitution, a focused fight on al Qaeda, and renewed civic self-education. Written by a concerned citizen, small businessman and family man, Call to Liberty asks hard questions about the direction of our democracy.

“… a classic recalling of America to its founding roots … a book for all Americans who refuse to get trapped in the Red/Blue extremist debate.”
—David Schultz, Professor, Hamline University, Graduate School of Management

“Everyone should read this book! It is a very timely analysis of social, economic, and political factors converging to consolidate power in a way that threatens the foundation of our liberal democracy.”
—Bob Hill, host of “Minnesota Matters”

Anthony Signorelli is a concerned citizen and co-founder of the Center for Thoughtful Democracy, a nonprofit civic organization based in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He manages a performance-improvement consulting company. He has also cofounded a literary journal, Inroads, and owned and operated an independent bookstore. He resides in the Twin Cities with his wife and two children. His blog is www.calltoliberty.net.