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MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country: How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change

by MoveOn.org

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ISBN13: 9781930722293
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With more than 2 million members, MoveOn is at the cutting edge of a new model for political activism. In their first-ever book, they take their message offline with MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country: How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change, in an effort to jumpstart an even broader civic dialogue and inspire all to become involved in our political process.

With introductions by Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, Gail Sheehy, David Fenton, and the MoveOn staff, MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country is a political call-to-action guide that includes 50 essays from MoveOn members across the country. Each essay is a compelling personal story with action items and resources. Simple ideas are illuminated, such as "Vote, No Matter What," about a dying man's wish to cast a ballot, as are more dynamic actions, such as "Start a Petition," which chronicles a couple's quest to protect endangered wolves in Alaska." For those who feel powerless or overwhelmed, angry or apathetic — or just want to do something, but don't know how — MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country answers the question so many people are asking, "What can I do?"

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"I am deeply grateful for MoveOn, and everything they do, including this wonderful book." Anne Lamott, author of Bird by Bird and Traveling Mercies

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"MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country is a user-friendly 'How To' guide for fixing our broken democracy. Both nuts-and-bolts practical and deeply personal, this book is political Viagra for anyone tired of feeling hopeless, helpless, and impotent in the face of our Big Money/Big Media-controlled political system." Arianna Huffington, syndicated columnist and author of Fanatics and Fools: The Game Plan for Winning Back America

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"Cesar Chavez once said the organizer's job is to help ordinary people do extraordinary things. Involving masses of people in a movement to right wrongs and change government policy is what democracy is all about. No one in is doing it better today in America than Moveon.org. MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country is a vital primer for every activist interested in progressive social change." Arturo S. Rodriguez, President United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO

Synopsis:

For those who feel powerless or hopeless, angry or apathetic, confused or disgusted, this clear and compelling how-to guide helps Americans become more accountable, progressive, and peaceful as it answers the question that more and more citizens are asking: "What can I do?!"

Synopsis:

With more than 2 million members, the flourishing online activist group MoveOn is at the cutting edge of a new model for political activism with its ability to mobilize thousands of volunteers and millions of dollars. Best known for its recent grassroots efforts in protesting the war in Iraq and opposing the California recall election, and credited as a major player in the significant gains made by Howard Dean's presidential campaign, MoveOn takes its message offline in this timely book that provides inspiration and ideas for becoming a responsible member of our democracy. The 50 ways range from simple ideas such as "Tell a Friend about a Petition" to more dynamic suggestions like "Organize a Constituent Meeting."

About the Author

MoveOn.org was founded in 1998 by two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Wes Boyd and Joan Blades, and has a growing membership around the world.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781930722293
Subtitle:
How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change
Manufactured:
Moveon Org
Manufactured:
Moveon Org
Author:
Moveon Org
Publisher:
Inner Ocean Publishing
Location:
Maui, HI
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Political science
Subject:
Civics
Subject:
Political participation
Subject:
Nationalism
Subject:
United States - 21st Century
Subject:
History - United States - 21st Century
Subject:
Political Process - General
Subject:
Political Process - Elections
Subject:
Government - U.S. Government
Subject:
Political Ideologies - Nationalism
Subject:
Political Advocacy
Subject:
United States Politics and government.
Subject:
Political participation -- United States.
Copyright:
Series Volume:
no. FIS01-107
Publication Date:
April 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
850x550

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