Synopsis:

With more than two million members, the flourishing online activist group MoveOn—co-founded by Joan Blades—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 fifty ways range from simple ideas such as “Tell a Friend about a Petition” to more dynamic suggestions like “Organize a Constituent Meeting.” 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?!”

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Topics/Categories:

Political Rallies, Public Discourse, Signature Gathering

Type of Work:

Anthology Book

Publishers:

New World Library

Purchase From:

Amazon

Original Publish Date:

2004-03-01

ISBNs:

193072229X

Formats:

Paperback, Audio CD