This updated edition of
Drawing the Vote
, an original graphic novel, looks at the history of voting rights in the United States and how it affects the way we vote today.
Introduction by Martha Jones
Author Tommy Jenkins identifies events and trends that led to the unprecedented results of the 2016 presidential election that left American political parties more estranged than ever. To balance these complex ideas and statistics, Kati Lacker’s original artistic style makes the book accessible for readers of all ages.
At a time when many citizens are experiencing challenges and apathy about voting and skepticism concerning our bitterly divided government,
seeks to offer some explanation for how we got here and how every American can take action to make their vote count.
This expanded edition features an additional 32 pages of comics that cover the results of the 2020 presidential election and the factors that shaped it, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 6 insurrection.