{"product_id":"twelve-ways-to-save-democracy-in-wisconsin-paperback","title":"Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew Rothschild\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWisconsin, once a progressive stronghold led by Robert La Follette and others, inaugurated far-reaching reforms that broadened public involvement in civic affairs. A wave of innovative social programs aimed at making the state more egalitarian followed. In recent decades, however, the Badger State has become a laboratory for antidemocratic maneuvers that have increased the political influence of the super-rich and corporations while decreasing the power of voters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatthew Rothschild is the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and a former editor and publisher of \u003ci\u003eThe Progressive\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eYou Have No Rights: Stories of America in an Age of Repression\u003c\/i\u003e and the editor of \u003ci\u003eDemocracy in Print: The Best of The Progressive Magazine, 1909-2009\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692332552255,"sku":"9780299334949","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/68376875dfacbd057ea64023b8af596b.webp?v=1764995107","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/twelve-ways-to-save-democracy-in-wisconsin-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}