Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy
The “wildly undersold story” (Lawrence Lessig) of the next American revolution, and the inspiring citizen activists fighting to save America’s fragile democracy.
Our country is dominated by a political party that has no interest in governing, and that seeks to entrench its power by limiting democracy―going so far as to force people to the polls in the middle of a pandemic. Yet there is hope, as best-selling author David Daley argues in Unrigged, though it doesn’t lie in Congress, gerrymandered statehouses, or even the courts. We must, instead, look to the grassroots. Introducing us to groups that have pioneered innovative organizing methods―often combining old-school activism with new digital tools―Daley uncovers the story behind voting-rights victories nationwide and the new organizations reinventing our politics. The result is a vivid portrait of a new civic awakening, and an essential toolkit for reviving our democracy in the Trump era and beyond.
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ISBN: 9781631498725
Creator Bio
David Daley is an American author, journalist, and advocate for democracy. He is best known for his book "Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy", which explores the issue of political gerrymandering and how it has impacted the American electoral system. Daley's writing has been featured in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post. He is also a frequent speaker and commentator on issues related to democracy and voting rights, and has appeared on various media outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, and NPR. Prior to becoming an author, Daley served as the editor-in-chief of Salon and was the founder of the digital media company The Connecticut News Project. He currently resides in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Book Categories:
Grown-Ups , Local , Nonfiction
