Book · 2015 · United States
Give Us the Ballot
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Ari Burman will join us to talk about give us the ballot the modern struggle for voting rights in America.
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Ari Burman is here to talk about his new book give us the ballot the modern struggle for voting rights in America.
Why people recommend it
Ari Berman's "Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America" examines the ongoing legislative and social battles surrounding democratic access from the civil rights era to the present day. On an episode of The Book Review, hosts Gilbert Cruz and Pamela Paul welcomed Ari Berman to discuss the core themes of his work, highlighting how the book explores the relentless attempts to restrict or expand the franchise in the United States. During the conversation, Berman explained the deliberate historical scope of his project, noting that he specifically wanted to begin his account where traditional narratives of the civil rights movement typically conclude, starting instead in Selma in 1965 to trace the subsequent, often overlooked erosion and defense of voting rights. Reviewer Jeffrey Rosen's analysis of the text was also featured on the program, reinforcing the book's critical importance in understanding modern political polarization and institutional power struggles. The podcast segment served as an in-depth exploration of the legislative milestones and setbacks that have shaped contemporary American democracy, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the continuous fight to secure and protect the ballot for all citizens against systemic suppression efforts.
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Pamela Paul Ari Burman is here to talk about his new book give us the ballot the modern struggle for voting rights in A… 2
“Ari Burman is here to talk about his new book give us the ballot the modern struggle for voting rights in America”
“the book again is give us the ballot the modern struggle for voting rights in America by Ari Burman reviewed this week in the book review by Jeffrey Rosen”
Ari Berman but yeah I really wanted to start my book where most accounts of the Civil Rights Movement end I wanted to… 1
“but yeah I really wanted to start my book where most accounts of the Civil Rights Movement end I wanted to start in Selma in 1965”
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“the book again is give us the ballot the modern struggle for voting rights in America by Ari Burman reviewed this week in the book review by Jeffrey Rosen”