Unrig
How to Fix Our Broken Democracy
ISBN10: 1250295300
ISBN13: 9781250295309
Hardcover
288 Pages
$28.99
CA$38.50
Despite our immense political divisions, Americans are nearly united in our belief that something is wrong with our government: It works for the wealthy and powerful, but not for anyone else. Unrig exposes the twisted roots of our broken democracy and highlights the heroic efforts of those unrigging the system to return power to We the People.
This stirring nonfiction graphic novel by democracy reform leader Daniel G. Newman and artist George O’Connor takes readers behind the scenes—from the sweaty cubicles where senators dial corporate CEOs for dollars, to lavish retreats where billionaires boost their favored candidates, to the map rooms where lawmakers scheme to handpick their voters. Unrig also highlights surprising solutions that limit the influence of big money and redraw the lines of political power.
If you're overwhelmed by negative news and despairing for the direction of our country, Unrig is a tonic that will restore your faith and reveal the path forward to fix our broken democracy.
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"Unrig makes a compelling case for why our participation matters, and who controls the levers of power when we don’t engage."—San Francisco Chronicle
"Dramatic and inspiring tales of champions of democracy fighting for and implementing practical solutions. It’s a great read—with important lessons for any citizen who gives a damn."—David Corn, Washington bureau chief, Mother Jones
"Unrig is, simply, the unmissable book . . . This should be required reading (and luckily, it’s engaging, powerful reading) for every student and every citizen."—Naomi Wolf, bestselling author of The Beauty Myth and The End of America
"By clearly illustrating the toughest problems that threaten our system of government, Unrig has the potential to be this generation’s most influential book on American democracy. It is a must read."—Spencer Overton, author of Stealing Democracy: The New Politics of Voter Suppression
"Everyone knows that our democracy is broken, but what’s less clear is how we got into this mess and what we should do about it. Newman’s Unrig explains both in an accessible and entertaining way, leaving the reader equipped and inspired to get involved in unrigging our democracy and putting it to work for people and the planet."—Annie Leonard, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA
"This cogent plea for democracy is fueled with an urgency that should initiate debate and inspire action."—Publishers Weekly
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