Give Us the Ballot
Give Us the Ballot
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
384
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Give Us the Ballot by Ari Berman examines the ongoing struggle for voting rights in the United States from the 1960s to the present, focusing on the persistent disenfranchisement of marginalized communities. Berman contrasts two perspectives on the Voting Rights Act: one advocating for neutral access and the other for proactive inclusion, critiquing the role of contemporary politicians and the Supreme Court in limiting voter equality. Sensitive topics include racism, poverty, and criminal disenfranchisement.
Informative
Challenging
Inspirational
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ari Berman's Give Us the Ballot is lauded for its in-depth exploration of the history and ongoing struggle for voting rights in America. Critics praise its comprehensive research and engaging narrative. However, some argue it lacks a balanced viewpoint, focusing predominantly on left-leaning perspectives. Overall, it's an enlightening, yet potentially polarizing read.
Who Should Read Give Us the Ballot?
A reader who would enjoy Give Us the Ballot by Ari Berman is likely interested in civil rights history, voting rights, and American political evolution. They probably enjoyed similar works such as The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King Jr. This reader values in-depth historical analysis and social justice themes.
2,207 ratings
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384
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
2015
Adult
18+ years
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