"Laboratories of Autocracy shows that far more than the high-profile antics of politicians like Marjorie Taylor Greene or Jim Jordan--and yes, even bigger than Donald Trump's "Big Lie"--it's anonymous, often corrupt politicians in statehouses across the country who pose the greatest dangers to American democracy. But Pepper doesn't stop there. He lays out a robust pro-democracy agenda outlining how everyone from elected officials to everyday citizens can fight back." -- Back cover.