50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right

by EARTHWORKS PRESS

• ISBN13: 9780977689705
• ISBN10: 0977689700
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-17
• Publisher: Earthworks Pr

Summary

In classic Earthworks' easy-to-read style, 50 Simple Things you can do to Fight the Right offers inspirational yet practical advice for anyone wanting to reclaim democracy in America, outlining what steps can be taken to restore a balance of political power through everyday actions . . . and why they matter so much. From the simplest efforts (why bumper stickers count) to more committed ones (become a precinct captain) and everything in-between, this small volume packs a punch. Aimed at anyone who is disgruntled with the current political quagmire of lies, deception, uncertainty in Iraq, or anyone who recognizes that our most basic freedoms (right to free speech, right to privacy, right to choose a marriage partner, right to fair elections, right to truthful and transparent media, to name a few) are slipping away, this book is a call to action. It encourages readers to stand up for their values, to reclaim patriotism and faith, and, together, to build truly democratic communities. This book has the potential to be a catalyst for all progressives, to take their concerns from a list of issues to a mass movement one that is expressed, consciously, by millions.

Table of Contents

AUTHORS' NOTES	vi
BASIC TRAINING
Why Fight?	10	(2)
Who Are We Fighting	12	(2)
Radical Thoughts	14	(2)
Four Ground Rules	16	(4)
Strategic Goals	20	(5)
50 SIMPLE THINGS
Simple Steps	25	(48)
1. It's Your Call	26	(1)
2. Strength in Numbers	27	(3)
3. Take Back the Language	30	(4)
4. Support the Watch Dog	34	(2)
5. A Public Offering	36	(3)
6. Sign Them Up	39	(3)
7. Money Talks	42	(4)
8. Political Theater	46	(4)
9. Reclaim the Bible	50	(2)
10. Stick it To 'Em	52	(4)
11. Consider the Alternatives	56	(2)
12. Hear, Hear!	58	(2)
13. Adopt a Candidate	60	(4)
14. Know Your Foe	64	(2)
15. Lend Us Your Ears	66	(2)
16. Play to Win	68	(5)
It Takes An Effort	73	(54)
17. Adopt a Blog	74	(3)
18. Write On	77	(4)
19. Random Acts of Patriotism	81	(3)
20. Take Back the Churches	84	(4)
21. It's A Frame	88	(2)
22. Book 'Em	90	(2)
23. Social-Ism	92	(4)
24. Talk to a Politician	96	(2)
25. Just Show Up	98	(3)
26. Support Public Education	101	(5)
27. Got Culture?	106	(2)
28. Talk Back to Your TV	108	(4)
29. Investment Strategy	112	(2)
30. Stand Up for Science	114	(4)
31. Balancing Act	118	(2)
32. Volunteer for a Campaign	120	(4)
33. Join the Party	124	(3)
For the Committed	127
34. Be An Expert	129	(3)
35. Build a Bigger Tent	132	(4)
36. Defend the Environment	136	(3)
37. Spin Doctors	139	(2)
38. Poll Position	141	(4)
39. Support a Big Idea	145	(2)
40. Be the Media	147	(4)
41. Support Our Troops	151	(2)
42. Separation Anxiety	153	(4)
43. Start a Wednesday Group	157	(2)
44. Religious Voices	159	(3)
45. Run!	162	(3)
46. Election Protection	165	(4)
47. Standing on Common Ground	169	(2)
48. Join the Party, Part II	171	(4)
49. "It's the States, Stupid"	175	(2)
50. Get On the Bus	177