Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin
Autor Matthew Rothschilden Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 dec 2021
From tightening campaign finance laws and banning gerrymandering to rooting out structural racism and moving toward economic equality, each chapter focuses on one of the dozen reforms that are required to heal democracy within the state. Rothschild provides an in-depth rationale for each, dismantling the counterarguments against them and exploring the complexities involved in implementing them. He offers concrete proposals and action items for grassroots organizers and concerned community advocates to restore constituent control of state politics. This pocket-sized handbook is essential for politically aware citizens as well as journalists and watchdogs who see Wisconsin as a crucial battleground state and political bellwether for the nation.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780299334949
ISBN-10: 0299334945
Pagini: 168
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.2 kg
Ediția:First Edition
Editura: University of Wisconsin Press
Colecția University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN-10: 0299334945
Pagini: 168
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.2 kg
Ediția:First Edition
Editura: University of Wisconsin Press
Colecția University of Wisconsin Press
Recenzii
“No one’s more qualified than Rothschild to write a book exposing how Wisconsin government morphed from being a shining light for the nation into one of the country’s most antidemocratic states. He gives us an easy-to-follow plan on how we can restore the state’s reputation for honest and innovative leadership.”—Dave Zweifel, editor emeritus of The Capital Times
“Rothschild explains exactly what needs to be done to return Wisconsin to its status as the most democratic of these United States. This book is a pleasure to read, chock full of valuable research and original insights. He is a writer who will not waste your time.”—Robert McChesney, author of People Get Ready
“Essential for politically aware citizens as well as journalists and watchdogs who see Wisconsin as a crucial battleground state and political bellwether for the nation. . . . [This] should be mandatory reading by every citizen of voting age as a kind of political DIY survival guide for democracy. Simply stated, 12 Ways To Save Democracy should be a part of every highschool civics class curriculum and every college, university, and community library Contemporary Political Science collection throughout the state of Wisconsin - and beyond!”—Midwest Book Review
“A must read. Not just for the sake of Wisconsin, but for the entire country, and many states around the country.”—Brian G. Gilmore, Medium
“What's unique about the book is the way he spells out the problems and then includes the arguments from those who don't believe they are problems at all. He then proceeds to explain why those arguments are wrong. . . . It's well worth the read.”—Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
“Rothschild explains exactly what needs to be done to return Wisconsin to its status as the most democratic of these United States. This book is a pleasure to read, chock full of valuable research and original insights. He is a writer who will not waste your time.”—Robert McChesney, author of People Get Ready
“Essential for politically aware citizens as well as journalists and watchdogs who see Wisconsin as a crucial battleground state and political bellwether for the nation. . . . [This] should be mandatory reading by every citizen of voting age as a kind of political DIY survival guide for democracy. Simply stated, 12 Ways To Save Democracy should be a part of every highschool civics class curriculum and every college, university, and community library Contemporary Political Science collection throughout the state of Wisconsin - and beyond!”—Midwest Book Review
“A must read. Not just for the sake of Wisconsin, but for the entire country, and many states around the country.”—Brian G. Gilmore, Medium
“What's unique about the book is the way he spells out the problems and then includes the arguments from those who don't believe they are problems at all. He then proceeds to explain why those arguments are wrong. . . . It's well worth the read.”—Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Notă biografică
Matthew Rothschild is the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and a former editor and publisher of The Progressive magazine. He is the author of You Have No Rights: Stories of America in an Age of Repression and the editor of Democracy in Print: The Best of The Progressive Magazine, 1909–2009.
Cuprins
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I
Appendix A. Affirmations for Surviving the New Dark Ages
Appendix B. On Respectful Dialogue
Appendix C. How to Avoid Burnout: A Guide for Activists
Introduction
Section I
1 Ban Gerrymandering
2 Reform Campaign Finance
3 Make Voting Easier
4 Re-enfranchise Former Prisoners
5 End Prison Gerrymandering
6 Tighten Recusal Rules
7 Give Us Direct Democracy
8 Provide Ranked-Choice Voting
9 Restore Local Control
10 Save Local Media
Section II2 Reform Campaign Finance
3 Make Voting Easier
4 Re-enfranchise Former Prisoners
5 End Prison Gerrymandering
6 Tighten Recusal Rules
7 Give Us Direct Democracy
8 Provide Ranked-Choice Voting
9 Restore Local Control
10 Save Local Media
11 Root Out Racism
12 Move toward Economic Democracy
Conclusion12 Move toward Economic Democracy
Appendix A. Affirmations for Surviving the New Dark Ages
Appendix B. On Respectful Dialogue
Appendix C. How to Avoid Burnout: A Guide for Activists
Descriere
Wisconsin has become a laboratory for antidemocratic maneuvers that have considerably reduced citizen participation. This pocket-sized handbook is essential for politically aware citizens who want to reinstate constituent control of government as well as for journalists and organizers watching this crucial battleground state and political bellwether.