Rena Steinzor is Edward M. Robertson Professor of Law at University of Maryland Carey Law School. She is the author of Why Not Jail? (2014), The People's Agents and the Battle to Protect the American Public (2010), and Mother Earth and Uncle Sam. She is a former president of the Center for Progressive Reform.

"There is rot at the foundation of American democracy. Rena Steinzor's razor-sharp American Apocalypse shows that the problem is not "the American people," but identifiable forces – from mega corporations to the Federalist Society to extremist militia groups – that are actively corroding our democracy. Steinzor's powerful analysis will fill you with anger, but not despair, and leave you inspired and determined to take action for democracy, justice and a livable planet."—Rob Weissman, President of Public Citizen "Attacks on public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic were of a scale unprecedented in modern times. American Apocalypse connects this terrible development to the growth of fringe ideologies and violent militias that present a profound threat to our collective health and well-being."—Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health "American Apocalypse is a must read for anyone who wants to become familiar with the forces behind the current assault on our democracy. The six groups that Professor Steinzor identifies began their assault on the federal government long before Donald Trump's presidency, and they will continue the assault long after he has left the political scene."—Thomas O. McGarity, University of Texas School of Law "American Apocalypse is the first book to draw together the stories of extreme conservative groups with billions at their disposal and the intention to weaken American democracy so they can get more."—Lisa Heinzerling, Georgetown Law School "American Apocalypse is a provocative, startling exposé of the special interest groups working to challenge democracy in an age of political turmoil and division."—Kristen Rabe, Foreword Reviews "Steinzor's American Apocalypse will have broad appeal to a wide audience. Highly recommended."—A. Kolin, CHOICE

Rena Steinzor is Edward M. Robertson Professor of Law at University of Maryland Carey Law School. She is the author of Why Not Jail? (2014), The People's Agents and the Battle to Protect the American Public (2010), and Mother Earth and Uncle Sam. She is a former president of the Center for Progressive Reform.

"There is rot at the foundation of American democracy. Rena Steinzor's razor-sharp American Apocalypse shows that the problem is not "the American people," but identifiable forces – from mega corporations to the Federalist Society to extremist militia groups – that are actively corroding our democracy. Steinzor's powerful analysis will fill you with anger, but not despair, and leave you inspired and determined to take action for democracy, justice and a livable planet."—Rob Weissman, President of Public Citizen "Attacks on public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic were of a scale unprecedented in modern times. American Apocalypse connects this terrible development to the growth of fringe ideologies and violent militias that present a profound threat to our collective health and well-being."—Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health "American Apocalypse is a must read for anyone who wants to become familiar with the forces behind the current assault on our democracy. The six groups that Professor Steinzor identifies began their assault on the federal government long before Donald Trump's presidency, and they will continue the assault long after he has left the political scene."—Thomas O. McGarity, University of Texas School of Law "American Apocalypse is the first book to draw together the stories of extreme conservative groups with billions at their disposal and the intention to weaken American democracy so they can get more."—Lisa Heinzerling, Georgetown Law School "American Apocalypse is a provocative, startling exposé of the special interest groups working to challenge democracy in an age of political turmoil and division."—Kristen Rabe, Foreword Reviews "Steinzor's American Apocalypse will have broad appeal to a wide audience. Highly recommended."—A. Kolin, CHOICE