Book: Becoming A Democracy
How We Can Fix the Electoral College, Gerrymandering, and Our Elections
“If we want to fix the climate crisis, we need a working democracy — so here’s the repair guide.”
—Bill McKibben, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?
“Becoming a Democracy offers a rousing call to action for anyone frustrated by the current state of our political systems.”
—The Oregonion
“a lively roadmap for political activists”
—BlueInk Review
“a readable guide that inspires the actions needed to rectify what ails American democracy.”
—Clarion ReviewsCascadia cannot claim victory just yet. Nine projects are not yet canceled, eight of which are in British Columbia, as shown by the map and graphic below and detailed in Sightline’s new report. Of the remaining projects, the decade-long multibillion-dollar boondoggle to expand the Trans Mountain oil pipeline would be the single largest greenhouse gas emitter. If a livable future is something leaders in Cascadia are serious about, they will also relegate these remaining projects to history’s trash can.
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—Bill McKibben, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“Becoming a Democracy offers a rousing call to action for anyone frustrated by the current state of our political systems.”
—The Oregonion[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“a lively roadmap for political activists”
—BlueInk Review[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“a readable guide that inspires the actions needed to rectify what ails American democracy.”
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