Read this great graphic novel about how to un-rig our democracy

I recently received a galley copy of Unrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy, a new graphic novel from Macmillan's World Citizen Comics imprint. Here's the blurb:

Despite our immense political divisions, Americans are nearly united in our belief that something is wrong with our government: It works for the wealthy and powerful, but not for anyone else. Unrig exposes the twisted roots of our broken democracy and highlights the heroic efforts of those unrigging the system to return power to We the People.

This stirring nonfiction graphic novel by democracy reform leader Daniel G. Newman and artist George OConnor takes readers behind the scenesfrom the sweaty cubicles where senators dial corporate CEOs for dollars, to lavish retreats where billionaires boost their favored candidates, to the map rooms where lawmakers scheme to handpick their voters. Unrig also highlights surprising solutions that limit the influence of big money and redraw the lines of political power.

If you're overwhelmed by negative news and despairing for the direction of our country, Unrig is a tonic that will restore your faith and reveal the path forward to fix our broken democracy.

In truth, it'sless of a graphicnarrative and more of a narrated textbook. And while I consider someone who's pretty in touch with both graphic novels and political processes, I was utterly delighted by Unrig, and swiftly devoured all 290 pages. I was familiar with a lot of the information, sure, but the book presented it all in a digestible, accessible way I'm excited to share it with both my fatherand my newborn son (when he's old enough to understand). Read the rest