Skye Perryman — President & CEO of Democracy Forward and TIME 100 honoree — makes the case that defending democracy isn’t the job of lawyers or politicians alone — it’s a role for every one of us.
The future of our country lies in all of our hands. Drawing on her frontline experience challenging threats to democracy in courtrooms across the nation, Skye Perryman combines gripping personal stories with practical how-to guides that empower readers to take action in their own communities — from protecting voting rights and public schools to finding courage in the face of fear.
Accessible, hopeful, and deeply practical, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times shows that the path forward begins not in the halls of power — but at our kitchen tables, in our neighborhoods, and through the everyday choices we make to speak up, build community, and protect our future.
Available August 25, 2026
Pre-order available here, including signed copies.
All proceeds from the book support the Democracy Forward Foundation.
Fulfilled by Union Labor.
The future of our country lies in all of our hands. Drawing on her frontline experience challenging threats to democracy in courtrooms across the nation, Skye Perryman combines gripping personal stories with practical how-to guides that empower readers to take action in their own communities — from protecting voting rights and public schools to finding courage in the face of fear.
Accessible, hopeful, and deeply practical, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times shows that the path forward begins not in the halls of power — but at our kitchen tables, in our neighborhoods, and through the everyday choices we make to speak up, build community, and protect our future.
Available August 25, 2026
Pre-order available here, including signed copies.
All proceeds from the book support the Democracy Forward Foundation.
Fulfilled by Union Labor.
