by Craig Unger
First published 2016
The past twenty-five years transformed American politics as women surged into elected positions nationwide. Craig Unger reveals how this shift unfolded through the lens of EMILY's List, the organization that grew from startup to powerhouse with three million members. The book traces the strategic battles and tactical victories that opened doors previously sealed shut. Unger shows how determined activists built networks, raised funds, and recruited candidates who could win tough races. The narrative follows the evolution of campaign tactics and the gradual breakdown of institutional barriers. This account demonstrates how sustained organizing efforts produced measurable change in legislative chambers across the country. The story captures both the strategic calculations and personal costs of political transformation.
Genres: gender-studies, feminism, politics, biography-memoir, womens-rights, womens-studies, activism, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: political-activism, social-change
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
384 pages · ebook · Mariner Books