About Zane
Zane Gustafson is a writer, researcher, analyst, and strategist focused on solving the most significant challenges facing contemporary America. He believes that the entire political system is broken, and that the only way to build real American democracy is through systemic reform, which he explains in his first book, Polemic for Democracy.
In addition to trying to fix America’s broken political system, Zane researches and writes for organizations working in opposition to the fossil fuel industry.
Zane attended the University of Washington, where he earned Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, and a Master’s in Public Administration.
Our Country is Sick
polemic (n): an aggressive or controversial argument.
Zane began writing Polemic for Democracy in February 2023, after years of studying America’s deep political dysfunction. He published it one week before the 2024 election, at a moment when democracy itself hung in balance. Since then, the downward trajectory of American democracy has continued, and the rise of tyranny has only grown more visible.
Polemic for Democracy doesn’t just diagnose our problems. It proposes real solutions to build real American democracy, where every vote actually matters.
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Book & Merch
Polemic for Democracy
$25.00
Democracy Hat
$30.00