making America as good as its promise Smiley, Tavis 1964- creator Robinson, Stephanie. text bibliography nyu New York Atria Books 2009 monographic eng

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xiii, 302 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. The author of "The Covenant with Black America" evaluates whether or not the goals outlined in his previous works have been realized and how politicians and citizens have responded to his challenge to accept responsibility for such issues as health care,education, and the environment. Health care and well-being: who holds the cure? -- Education: success in our schools -- Unequal justice: balancing the scales -- The economy: securing the means necessary for pursuing happiness -- The environment, energy, and our aging infrastructure: protecting ourselves and our planet -- Democracy: we the people in order to form a more perfect union -- Retelling the American story -- Promises, promises... The ACCOUNTABLE report card. Tavis Smiley with Stephanie Robinson. Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-292) and index. n-us--- Government accountability United States Political participation United States Responsabilidad del gobierno Estados Unidos Participación política Estados Unidos JK 421 S641a 2009 352.3 9781439100042 (pbk.) 1439100047 (pbk.) 081121 20230410121026.0 74983