Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point is a 2023 book co-authored by political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, both professors at Harvard University. The book critiques how outdated institutions in the United States—such as the Electoral College, the Senate, and gerrymandering—enable minority rule and undermine U.S. democracy, allowing a shrinking minority of voters to wield disproportionate power. Building on their previous work 'How Democracies Die,' Levitsky and Ziblatt diagnose the structural flaws that have led to democratic backsliding, including the events of January 6, 2021. They argue that the Constitution's rigidity contributes to these problems and call for reforms to restore majority rule and protect against authoritarian tendencies. The book has been widely reviewed in major outlets like The New York Times and The Atlantic, influencing discussions on democratic reform.