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UNRIG: HOW TO FIX OUR BROKEN DEMOCRACY

(World Citizen Comics). Daniel G. Newman, illustrated by George O’Connor

This nonfiction graphic novel examines how wealth and influence affect American democracy. It addresses the belief that government serves wealthy, powerful people more effectively than others, even amid deep political divisions. The book also considers corruption in contemporary U.S. government and the despair this can create. It offers ideas for changing power dynamics and discusses the relationship between money, influence, and public institutions.

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Themes
Economics And Money · Government And Civics · Social Justice
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
23rd Street Books
Published
July 7, 2020
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9781250295309
Language
English
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