Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend and a seasoned activist comes an indispensable guide to social and political progressivism for young people and anyone wanting to get more involved.What is disinformation, and how does it influence our lives? How did the wealth gap become so staggeringly wide? Why do so many Americans lack access to quality health care? Andmost importantlywhat can we do about it all? Through a combination of personal anecdotes and interviews, authors Frederick Joseph and Porsche Joseph make a compelling case for tackling some of the biggest issues of our day, from gun violence, the prison system, transphobia, and indigenous land theft to climate change, education, housing, and immigration. Covering sixteen topics and featuring more than two dozen interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors, and politicians, this is the essential resource for those who want to make the world better than we found it.Featuring interviews with:Mehcad BrooksKeah BrownJulin CastroSonja CherryPaulChelsea ClintonCharlotte ClymerMari Copeny, aka Little Miss FlintGreg DAmatoJesse KatzAmed KhanDaniel Alejandro LeonDavisWilly and Jo LorenzBen OKeefeBrittany Packnett CunninghamAnna PaquinRobert ReichBrandon T. SniderNic StoneAnton TreuerAndrea TuleeDavid VillalpandoElizabeth WarrenShannon WattsNatalie WeaverBrandon Wolf