50 Ways You Can Show George the Door in 2004

by Cohen, Ben; Salzman, Jason

• ISBN13: 9780813342825
• ISBN10: 0813342821
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Westview Pr

Summary

The election year is upon us, and the time is now. We've talked enough about the last four years. It is time for action, and50 Ways YOU Can Show George the Door in 2004is the handbook you need to get started. With the creativity and insight of well-known activists Ben Cohen, co-founder ofBen & Jerry'sand president of the online activist organizationTrueMajorityACTION.org, and Jason Salzman, former campaign director forGreenpeaceand president of Cause communications, this practical guidebook explains what YOU can actually do to show George the door. Use it to translate your anger at Bush into productive action to help defeat him in the November election. Cohen and Salzman explain:-Beating Bush in Swing States, Even if You Don't Live in One-Taking Advantage of Talk Radio, Letters-to-the-Editor, and Blogs-Spreading the Word in Cafes, Bars, and Bathrooms-Using Your House, Car, Pet, Business, and Your Body-Registering People to Vote (via the Internet and Elsewhere)-Raising Money, and Having Fun Doing it!So if you have a few minutes, days, or even months to spare, or if you're an everyday citizen, a savvy political organizer, or anAnybody-But-Bushguerilla activist, Ben Cohen and Jason Salzman have a punch list of suggestions to help you make a difference this election year. Just select one or more of the user-friendly actions in this book, get off your couch, and do something. Or, do something from your couch if you must! But, DO SOMETHING!50 Ways YOU Can Show George the Door in 2004shows you how. If we're going to send Bush back to Texas in November, you need to pitch in. This book is the place to start.

Author Biography

Ben Cohen is co-founder of Ben and Jerry's and the president of TrueMajorityACTION.org, the online activist organization. He lives in Burlington, VT. A former campaign director for Greenpeace, Jason Salzman is president of Cause Communications, which serves nonprofit and activist organizations. He lives in Denver, CO. Ben Cohen is co-founder of Ben and Jerry's and the president of TrueMajorityACTION.org, the online activist organization. He lives in Burlington, VT. A former campaign director for Greenpeace, Jason Salzman is president of Cause Communications, which serves nonprofit and activist organizations. He lives in Denver, CO.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	x
Introduction: Walk Your Talk	xi
Part 1: 50 Ways to Show George the Door	1	(170)
TOP TEN LIST
Register People (Including Yourself) to Vote	1	(6)
Vote by Mail-In Ballot	7	(5)
Pets for Regime Change	12	(4)
Gifts for the Election Season	16	(4)
Help Defeat Bush in Swing States (Even if You Don't Live in One)	20	(6)
Educate People About an Issue You Care About-and Register Them to Vote	26	(6)
Host a Party for Voting, Registration, or Fundraising	32	(5)
More House Party Themes	37	(3)
Give Money	40	(2)
Take Election Day Off From Work to Mobilize Voters	42	(3)
ON THE STREETS
Activating the Body Politic	45	(3)
Your Car As a Moving Billboard	48	(4)
Your House Versus the White House	52	(2)
Find a Street Corner and Wear a Sandwich Board	54	(2)
Dress in a Costume	56	(3)
When Bush and Company Visit, Protest!	59	(3)
Rally for the Democrat	62	(2)
Convene With the Republicans	64	(2)
Chalking Sidewalks for the Good of the Nation	66	(5)
Posters Promoting a New President	71	(2)
Banners Against Bush	73	(3)
Walking Door-to-Door	76	(4)
A Dog or Car Wash for a Cleaner White House	80	(3)
MUSIC AND POETRY
Songs in the Key of Regime Change	83	(5)
DJs to Re-Defeat Bush	88	(5)
Poetry for a Better America	93	(6)
USE YOUR WORDS
How to Talk to Bush Supporters	99	(5)
How to Talk to Young or Apathetic People	104	(4)
The Power of Humor	108	(4)
TARGET: BUSINESSES
Relieve Ourselves of Bush	112	(2)
Another Business For Voter Registration	114	(3)
Bars for Social Change	117	(2)
Cyber Cafes for Voter Registration	119	(2)
GET MEDIA COVERAGE
Write Letters to Media Outlets	121	(3)
Publish a Guest Commentary (Op-ed)	124	(3)
Lobby Your Local Newspaper Columnist	127	(2)
Tune to Talk Radio	129	(4)
Get News Coverage	133	(6)
REACH OUT ONLINE
Sneeze Bush Back to Crawford	139	(2)
Adopt a Blogger	141	(3)
Feed Web Sites	144	(3)
Homing in on the Presidency	147	(2)
MORE THINGS YOU CAN DO
Don't Vote for Ralph Nader or Any Third-Party Candidate	149	(3)
Turn your Hobby (Book Club, or Team) into a Political Force	152	(2)
Fun Fundraising	154	(3)
Volunteer at the Campaign Office	157	(3)
Your Place of Worship	160	(4)
Fight for Fair Elections	164	(2)
Stay Informed About Late-Breaking Actions and Issues	166	(3)
WE CAN WIN
Have Faith	169	(2)
Part 2: An Election Primer: Swing States, the Electoral College, and More	171	(4)
Part 3: Voter Registration (and Mail-in Ballot) Resources and Deadlines	175	(12)
Part 4: Factual Ammunition: A Bite-Sized Summary of the Bush Record	187