Flaws in American Democracy examined and Home Exchanges for Travel

World Footprints

What does American democracy look like from abroad? Author Elizabeth Rusch answers that question in her newest book, You Call THIS Democracy? Fundamentally, America’s democracy is dysfunctional at best and Elizabeth identifies where this country fails. Elizabeth also offers international comparisons and shows the simple solutions that other countries use to advance democracy that would work in the U.S. In You Call THIS Democracy? Elizabeth calls on Americans to re-envision what a democracy that truly represents the people might look like. Elizabeth has combined her passion for writing, traveling and enjoying cultural immersion experiences with her family. She discusses her Home Exchange experience and how travel has played an important part in her writing. With everything going on in the U.S. and around the world, Elizabeth’s insights are as prescient as they are timely.