10 Steps to Repair American Democracy A More Perfect Union [Hardcover]

In 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy Steven Hill addresses the problems plaguing the US political system, outlining his ten-step program to improve American democracy. He proposes specific reforms to give voters more choices at the ballot box, boost voter turnout, reduce Senate 'filibustering' and end excessive corporate dominance. In the face of mounting cynicism about the US political system, 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy is a refreshing blueprint for how to resurrect the Founders' democratic vision. It will change the way you think about US politics.Foreword by Hendrik Hertzberg Introduction Double Trouble: The Political Collapse That Preceded the Economic Collapse One Secure the Vote Two Expand Voter Participation Three Increase Voter Choice with Instant Runoff Voting Four Scrap Winner-Take-All Elections Five Direct Election of the President Six Overhaul the US Senate Seven Reclaim the Airwaves Eight Minimize Money's Role Nine Reform the Supreme Court Ten Restore Faith in Government: Government Is Good for You Conclusion Renewing the American Republic Notes Acknowedgments Index About the AuthorWe are fortunate to have Steven Hills latest book, Ten Steps to Repair American Democracy, to help us find our political compass. He identifies ten critical problems with our democracy and offers concrete solutions to each one. Ten Steps is a blueprint for a reinvigoration of our republic.
from the foreword by Hendrik Hertzberg, Senior Editor, The New Yorker

We know that American democracy is being run over a cliffchoiceless elections, screwy voting machines, brain-dead political debate, unresponsive government, etc. Whats a citizen to do? Here, finally, is the plan.
Jim Hightower, columnist and author of Lets Stop Beating Around the Bush

Steven Hills new book is as practical as it is insightful, offering innovative ways to fix our broken political system. lS%