You Call This Democracy?, Elizabeth Rusch
You Call This Democracy?, Elizabeth Rusch
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You Call This Democracy?
How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People

Author: Elizabeth Rusch

Narrator: Christina Moore

Unabridged: 5 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/31/2020

Synopsis

America is the greatest democracy in the world . . . isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them.

The political landscape has never been so tumultuous: issues with the electoral college, gerrymandering, voter suppression, and a lack of representation in the polls and in our leadership have led to Americans of all ages asking, How did we get here?

The power to change lies with the citizens of this great country—especially teens! Rather than pointing fingers at people and political parties, You Call This Democracy? looks at flaws in the system—and offers a real way out of the mess we are in. Each chapter breaks down a different problem plaguing American democracy, exploring how it’s undemocratic, offering possible solutions (with examples of real-life teens who have already started working toward them), and suggesting ways to effect change—starting NOW!

About Elizabeth Rusch

Elizabeth Rusch is the author of You Call This Democracy?, a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, and more than a dozen acclaimed children’s books, including picture books, middle grade, fiction, nonfiction, and a graphic novel. In a starred review Kirkus called her book The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change a “nail-biting account of a still-unresolved landmark case.” She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kristin

For any person, young or old, who would like to know about how the US government operates, this book is a wonderful tool. Rusch explains the systems that perpetuate inequity in American 'democracy' in a format for young readers. However, this is not a dumbed down version of government. I'm making pl......more

Goodreads review by Caroline

I'm in my 20s, and I loved this book! With it being 2020 and an election year (and after the disappointment of the 2016 election), I felt as though I needed to understand our democracy better and the ways in which individual citizens can really make a difference. This book did that and so much more!......more

Goodreads review by Ellen

Clear, concise, well-researched, current, non-partisan, and action-oriented. If you remember learning about democracy in school, this book will rock your world. That was fantasy. Read this to find out how to get our democracy back on track. Pick a project and let’s get to work.......more

Goodreads review by Emma Katherine

Read my full review here: [URL not allowed] Star Rating: 4.5/5 rounded to 5/5 Opinions: You Call This Democracy? was a factual and purposeful introduction to democracy and the ins-and-outs of the United States government. It discusses everything teenagers will need to know when......more

Goodreads review by Patricia

Read for Librarian Book Group Outlines the many ways in which the current US setup of government falls short of democratic principles (and standards that we've encouraged other countries to adopt.) More importantly, it has ways for you (YOU!) to advocate for change. This is a book that is written for......more

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