First published 2013
James O'Keefe recounts his most dangerous investigation yet. While still on federal probation, he assembles a team of citizen journalists to expose vulnerabilities in America's voting systems during the 2012 presidential election. O'Keefe and his Project Veritas operatives go undercover at state houses and federal agencies, risking confrontation with powerful political forces. Their hidden cameras capture evidence of systemic problems at ACORN, NPR, Planned Parenthood, and government offices. The investigation reveals how easily fraud can occur and how institutions resist transparency. O'Keefe faces legal threats and media attacks as he pushes forward with releases that reshape public debate. His mentor Andrew Breitbart calls this his most important work before his death. The book details the planning, execution, and aftermath of operations that led to congressional defunding, executive resignations, and new election laws in multiple states.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, investigative-journalism, activism, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, undercover
Setting: America, ACORN, NPR, Planned Parenthood
Period: 2012 presidential election
352 pages · Hardcover · Threshold Editions