Is democracy a lie? Pragmatic new book says political parties keep power from the people.
"Breaking Democracy’s Chains" exposes the illusion of modern democracy and reveals how political parties have become tools of elite control rather than engines of representation. Drawing on history, political theory, and real-world examples, it dismantles the myth that parties are essential to freedom, showing instead how they manufacture division, suppress dissent, act as gatekeepers to power, and centralize authority.
The book presents a bold alternative: a no-party democracy rooted in direct accountability, genuine representation, and the complete removal of party machinery from government. Pekin argues that cosmetic reforms can’t save democracy from this capture. His solution is radical yet simple—break the stranglehold of political parties to finally create true democracy and return power to the people.
This is a call to everyone who believes a better, fairer system isn’t just possible—it’s urgently needed.
