The One-Hour Activist: The 15 Most Powerful Actions You Can Take to Fight for the Issues and Candidates You Care AboutJohn Wiley & Sons, 25 de gen. 2011 - 240 pàgines No matter what your political persuasion, The One-Hour Activist is your guide to influencing lawmakers, candidates, and reporters. The One-Hour Activist reveals fifteen powerful, proven grassroots actions that persuade lawmakers and candidates to see things your way. Each action is designed to grab the attention of your representatives and build relationships that serve your issues over the long run. And each action takes less than an hour to complete, so you can make a difference without giving up your life! The One-Hour Activist is packed with insider advice from elected officials, professional organizers, lobbyists, and journalists who share state-of-the-art tips for getting your message across. Real-life examples of effective letters, e-mail, phone calls, public testimony, and news story pitches from concerned citizens just like you illustrate the actions. |
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Pick Your Issues and Your Angle | 17 |
Identify Your Representatives | 31 |
Join an Interest Group | 45 |
Create a Legislative Agenda | 53 |
Analyze a Bill | 61 |
Conduct Opposition Research | 73 |
Contact Your Elected Officials | 83 |
Get Out the Vote | 121 |
Contribute Money to Candidates Who Support Your Cause | 131 |
Work the News Media | 143 |
Start a Press Clippings File | 145 |
Write a Letter to the Editor | 151 |
SuperPowerful Actions That Take a Little More Time | 159 |
Have a FacetoFace Meeting with Your Representative | 161 |
Testify at a Public Hearing | 175 |
Write an Effective Letter | 85 |
Send a Powerful EMail | 97 |
Make a Compelling Phone Call | 105 |
Persuade Others to Act | 113 |
Get Involved with Elections | 119 |
Participate in a Protest | 185 |
Volunteer for a Political Campaign | 193 |
Pitch a News Story or Interview | 199 |
Its Time for Action | 211 |
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