Unrigged is...a thoughtful and important follow-up to Daley’s earlier book, Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count ... three-quarters of the way through Unrigged, all seems right with America and our democracy ... Alas, Daley’s story does not end there—and his book starts to feel more like Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities ... Daley is far from optimistic about where America is headed in 2020 ... Yet, Daley closes Unrigged with a pale glimmer of hope[.]
... an inspirational polemic about political involvement from a plethora of people in different areas. This work has a clear bias toward certain political positions, which may be its weakness. Its strength, however, is displayed through the examination of activist work that brings to light the common humanity of society's marginalized populations ... Overall, this account shows the significance of more people getting involved in public service after the 2016 election ... Best suited for civically engaged readers interested in a populist vision for political activism.
... an uplifting survey of grassroots efforts to make American democracy more inclusive ... Daley’s wit...and clear explanations of electoral processes make the book accessible to political neophytes as well as experts. This optimistic appraisal of the political scene will strike a chord with progressives gearing up for the 2020 elections.
An uplifting story ... Daley clearly shows throughout this inspiring text, it was always 'ordinary' citizens who led the way, often people who had never participated in politics. They took to the streets, circulated petitions, ran for office, and launched or joined organizations, and they did it while facing overwhelming odds and severe opposition from elected officials. But they never gave up, and they almost always won. A book for anyone who wants to effect major change but thinks they can’t.
