Malia's Reviews > Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives

Rounding up to four stars, because the message is critical. This is an accessible read for anyone looking to garner a better understanding of the US government, how it functions and how citizens can influence who is in power and the agendas they push. While I have to be honest, living in DC and being an avid consumer of news and political developments, this book didn't offer a lot that felt new or unexpected for me, but I do think it is a worthwhile read and the overarching message is vitally important. We can't afford to be apathetic, tempting though it may be, given how mentally sapping politics seem. But we are not as powerless as we may feel, and this book reminded me of that.