Dick Simpson is a professor, former head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a former Chicago alderman and congressional candidate. His books include Corrupt Illinois: Patronage, Cronyism, and Criminality; Winning Elections in the 21st Century; and The Politics of Compassion and Transformation.

• Foreword LORI LIGHTFOOT ix1 Challenges to Democracy 12 The Rise and Fall of Democracy 73 Income and Racial Inequality 214 Money in Politics 435 Nonparticipation 616 Polarization and the Politics of Resentment 837 Corruption 1058 Structural Problems 1239 Cascading Crises 15110 Deliberative Democracy 16511 Spirit of Democracy 193Acknowledgments 211Notes 213Index 243

"By highlighting the lessons of a generation ago, when US cities navigated the transition to multiracial democracy, Simpson has composed a self-proclaimed 'manifesto' to examine how what we have learned locally might help us nationally." --Perspectives on Politics "Democracy’s Rebirth . . . is about politics, justice and democracy in a very down-to-earth manner. Simpson isn’t only an expert on sausage-making. He also knows how the mechanisms of government and policy work-and how they should work-so he goes into the nitty-gritty of what has been going wrong with democracy in the United States and offers very detailed how-to instructions for bringing the nation’s democratic process back to full health. But his ultimate focus is on the importance of individual Americans." --Third Coast Review "Simpson’s book provides a thorough diagnosis for what’s gone wrong with the country’s democratic ideals." --NewCity "His proposals represent nothing short of the rebirth of our democracy on both a local level and the national level--values that I have personally fought for in my mayoral campaign and administration. Democracy’s Rebirth: The View from Chicago helps illuminate both our past and our way forward toward a government and society that are more fair, equitable, and effective for all its residents, and a successful future that we can all equally engage and benefit from."--Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, from the Foreword ​"Dick Simpson, a friend and colleague for many years, writes from real-life experience. As a former Chicago alderman and political scientist, he knows what he is writing about in Democracy’s Rebirth. He helps us see a better future."--Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Dick Simpson is a professor, former head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a former Chicago alderman and congressional candidate. His books include Corrupt Illinois: Patronage, Cronyism, and Criminality; Winning Elections in the 21st Century; and The Politics of Compassion and Transformation.

• Foreword LORI LIGHTFOOT ix1 Challenges to Democracy 12 The Rise and Fall of Democracy 73 Income and Racial Inequality 214 Money in Politics 435 Nonparticipation 616 Polarization and the Politics of Resentment 837 Corruption 1058 Structural Problems 1239 Cascading Crises 15110 Deliberative Democracy 16511 Spirit of Democracy 193Acknowledgments 211Notes 213Index 243

"By highlighting the lessons of a generation ago, when US cities navigated the transition to multiracial democracy, Simpson has composed a self-proclaimed 'manifesto' to examine how what we have learned locally might help us nationally." --Perspectives on Politics "Democracy’s Rebirth . . . is about politics, justice and democracy in a very down-to-earth manner. Simpson isn’t only an expert on sausage-making. He also knows how the mechanisms of government and policy work-and how they should work-so he goes into the nitty-gritty of what has been going wrong with democracy in the United States and offers very detailed how-to instructions for bringing the nation’s democratic process back to full health. But his ultimate focus is on the importance of individual Americans." --Third Coast Review "Simpson’s book provides a thorough diagnosis for what’s gone wrong with the country’s democratic ideals." --NewCity "His proposals represent nothing short of the rebirth of our democracy on both a local level and the national level--values that I have personally fought for in my mayoral campaign and administration. Democracy’s Rebirth: The View from Chicago helps illuminate both our past and our way forward toward a government and society that are more fair, equitable, and effective for all its residents, and a successful future that we can all equally engage and benefit from."--Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, from the Foreword ​"Dick Simpson, a friend and colleague for many years, writes from real-life experience. As a former Chicago alderman and political scientist, he knows what he is writing about in Democracy’s Rebirth. He helps us see a better future."--Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Dick Simpson is a professor, former head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a former Chicago alderman and congressional candidate. His books include Corrupt Illinois: Patronage, Cronyism, and Criminality; Winning Elections in the 21st Century; and The Politics of Compassion and Transformation.

• Foreword LORI LIGHTFOOT ix1 Challenges to Democracy 12 The Rise and Fall of Democracy 73 Income and Racial Inequality 214 Money in Politics 435 Nonparticipation 616 Polarization and the Politics of Resentment 837 Corruption 1058 Structural Problems 1239 Cascading Crises 15110 Deliberative Democracy 16511 Spirit of Democracy 193Acknowledgments 211Notes 213Index 243

"By highlighting the lessons of a generation ago, when US cities navigated the transition to multiracial democracy, Simpson has composed a self-proclaimed 'manifesto' to examine how what we have learned locally might help us nationally." --Perspectives on Politics "Democracy’s Rebirth . . . is about politics, justice and democracy in a very down-to-earth manner. Simpson isn’t only an expert on sausage-making. He also knows how the mechanisms of government and policy work-and how they should work-so he goes into the nitty-gritty of what has been going wrong with democracy in the United States and offers very detailed how-to instructions for bringing the nation’s democratic process back to full health. But his ultimate focus is on the importance of individual Americans." --Third Coast Review "Simpson’s book provides a thorough diagnosis for what’s gone wrong with the country’s democratic ideals." --NewCity "His proposals represent nothing short of the rebirth of our democracy on both a local level and the national level--values that I have personally fought for in my mayoral campaign and administration. Democracy’s Rebirth: The View from Chicago helps illuminate both our past and our way forward toward a government and society that are more fair, equitable, and effective for all its residents, and a successful future that we can all equally engage and benefit from."--Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, from the Foreword ​"Dick Simpson, a friend and colleague for many years, writes from real-life experience. As a former Chicago alderman and political scientist, he knows what he is writing about in Democracy’s Rebirth. He helps us see a better future."--Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky