American Refermers League
The American Refermers League's Resources page serves as a comprehensive knowledge hub, carefully curated to support both active members and interested visitors in their pursuit of informed civic engagement.
As our coalition grows and evolves, so too will this living repository of knowledge.
America's political landscape has evolved through four major eras, each with distinct party alignments that responded to the challenges of their time:
| Era | Years | Major Events | Political Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalization | 1788-1860 | Independence, Revolution, Constitution, Era of Good Feelings, Manifest Destiny | Federalists (strong central government) vs. Democratic-Republicans (strong state governments) |
| Industrialization | 1860-1932 | Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, Gilded Age, Progressive Era, Roaring Twenties | Republicans (pro-capital) vs. Democrats (pro-labor) |
| Globalization | 1932-2016 | New Deal, World War II, United Nations, Cold War, Gilded Age II, War on Terror | Republicans (strong military) vs. Democrats (strong diplomacy) |
| Informationalization | 2016-2092 | Populist/Globalist Realignment, Progressive Era II?, United Federation of Nations? | Populist Republicans vs. Globalist Democrats (with Independents bridging) |
Understanding this historical context helps us recognize that our current political realignment is part of a natural evolutionary cycle in American democracy—one that presents both challenges and opportunities for reform.
The American Refermers League seeks to extract the virtuous aspects of both perspectives while rejecting their destructive tendencies—creating a balanced approach that serves the genuine needs of American citizens while acknowledging our global responsibilities.
The following books and articles provide valuable context for understanding America's current challenges and the potential for positive reform: