by Van Jones
First published 2017
Van Jones confronts America's political crisis after the 2016 election. The CNN host and progressive activist argues that both Democrats and Republicans have abandoned their core principles and failed their supporters. Jones criticizes Trump while showing empathy for his voters. He exposes failures across party lines before and after Trump's win. The author calls for "bipartisanship from below" to replace tribal politics. He presents practical solutions for shared problems like rural poverty, urban decay, unemployment, addiction, mass incarceration, and environmental damage from fossil fuels. Jones draws from his experience as a protest organizer and bridge builder between conservatives and liberals. He shares stories of ordinary people who transformed their communities and reveals examples of cross-party cooperation. The book includes resources for readers seeking bipartisan problem solving approaches.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, current-affairs, activism, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: bridge-builder, call-to-action
Period: 2016
256 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books