Of Grunge and Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy
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Of Grunge and Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy (ISBN 0-9719-2065-6) is a political non-fiction book written by rock
musician Krist Novoselic
, who was the bassist for Nirvana
. Published in September 2004, the book details how politicians need to return to grassroots movements and clean up politics in general.
In the book, Novoselic discusses how Nirvana
emerged as the world's biggest band of the early 1990s, how he got involved in politics and why we need electoral reform—in particular proportional representation
and instant runoff voting. The book also praises left-wing Scottish MP George Galloway
.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
musician Krist Novoselic
Krist Novoselic
Krist Anthony Novoselic II is a Croatian-American rock musician, best known for being the bassist and co-founder of the grunge band Nirvana. After Nirvana ended, Novoselic formed Sweet 75 and then Eyes Adrift, releasing one album with each band...
, who was the bassist for Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
. Published in September 2004, the book details how politicians need to return to grassroots movements and clean up politics in general.
In the book, Novoselic discusses how Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
emerged as the world's biggest band of the early 1990s, how he got involved in politics and why we need electoral reform—in particular proportional representation
Proportional representation
Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems used to elect an assembly or council. PR means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. For example, under a PR voting system if 30% of voters support a particular...
and instant runoff voting. The book also praises left-wing Scottish MP George Galloway
George Galloway
George Galloway is a British politician, author, journalist and broadcaster who was a Member of Parliament from 1987 to 2010. He was formerly an MP for the Labour Party, first for Glasgow Hillhead and later for Glasgow Kelvin, before his expulsion from the party in October 2003, the same year...
.