Let My People Vote
My Battle to Restore the Civil Rights of Returning Citizen
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- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
17 May 2022
Summary
A 2021 MacArthur Fellow
The inspiring and eye-opening true story of one man’s undying belief in the power of a fully enfranchised nation.
Desmond Meade was chosen as a MacArthur Fellow in 2021.
“You may think the right to vote is a small matter, and if you do, I would bet you have never had it taken away from you.” Thus begins the story of Desmond Meade and his inspiring journey to restore voting rights to roughly 1.4 million returning citizens in Florida—resulting in …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780807007341 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 080700734X |
| Author: | Desmond Meade |
| Publisher: | Beacon Press |
| Imprint: | Beacon Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 17 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“[An] appealing debut memoir … This poignant account soars.”
—Publishers Weekly
“This is a moving and triumphant story of how ordinary citizens can make a difference.”
—Booklist
“Desmond Meade is one of my personal heroes, and his story is an inspiration for all those who aim to build a radically more inclusive democracy.”
—Michelle Alexander, The New Jim Crow
About The Author
Desmond Meade
Desmond Meade is the president of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, and a graduate of Florida International University College of Law. As a formerly homeless returning citizen, he fought to restore voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. He was recognized by Time as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2019. Today, Desmond continues fighting against new restrictions placed on Florida voters that have been likened to Jim Crow laws. Desmond and his wife and five children live in Florida.
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