{"product_id":"unrig-how-to-fix-our-broken-democracy-hardcover","title":"Unrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel G. Newman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeorge O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eintriguing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and accessible nonfiction graphic novel about the role wealth and influence play in American democracy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite 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. \u003ci\u003eUnrig\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eUnrig\u003c\/i\u003e also highlights surprising solutions that limit the influence of big money and redraw the lines of political power. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're overwhelmed by negative news and despairing for the direction of our country, \u003ci\u003eUnrig\u003c\/i\u003e is a tonic that will restore your faith and reveal the path forward to fix our broken democracy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is part of the World Citizen Comics series, a bold line of civics-focused graphic novels that equip readers to be engaged citizens and informed voters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel G. Newman\u003c\/b\u003e is a national expert on government accountability and money in politics. He is president and co-founder of MapLight, a nonpartisan nonprofit that promotes transparency and political reform. Newman has appeared in hundreds of media outlets, including CNN, CBS, MSNBC, FOX Business News, and NPR. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeorge O'Connor is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and illustrator of the Olympians series as well as such graphic novels as \u003ci\u003eJourney into Mohawk Country\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBall Peen Hammer\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to his graphic novel career, O'Connor has published several children's picture books. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772562080032,"sku":"9781250295309","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c05ddc3f3695413be4e5c8dcaf547ec7.webp?v=1780408536","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/unrig-how-to-fix-our-broken-democracy-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}