Tuesday, December 10
(virtual)
Minority Rule by Ari Berman
On Tuesday December 10 we'll meet on Zoom to discuss Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People — and the Fight to Resist It by Ari Berman.
'Understand how the Supreme Court actively undermines democracy and learn to spot the broader anti-democratic tactics that impact us at the national & local level. Get Ari Berman's timely, smart new book Minority Rule.'
—Stacey Abrams, former Georgia House Minority Leader and voting rights advocate
'connects the debates and compromises of the country's founders to contemporary politics.'
—20240422 How the Founding Fathers' concept of 'Minority Rule' is alive and well today -NPR
'a rich history of America's ambivalent attitude toward majority rule.'
—20240505 Minority Rule review: rich history of America’s undemocratic democracy - The Guardian
20240401 Minority Rule is Threatening American Democracy Like Never Before - Ari Berman - Mother Jones 'The Founding Fathers planted a bomb in the Constitution. Donald Trump lit the fuse.' This article is adapted from the book.
The book is available in hardcover for £24 / $23 or Kindle for $15 or audiobook for $15.
At 7:30pm we’ll discuss the book for 45 minutes, then discuss current events for 30 minutes, finishing at 8:45pm. All are welcome, even if you haven’t read the book. RSVP or contact [email protected] to receive the Zoom link, book discussion questions, and current events newsletter.
WHEN
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 07:30 PM London Time
WHERE
This is a virtual event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.
CONTACT
DAUK Political Book Club
[email protected]