{"product_id":"the-onehour-activist-9780787973001","title":"The OneHour Activist","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo matter what your political persuasion, \u003ci\u003eThe One-Hour Activist\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to influencing lawmakers, candidates, and reporters. \u003ci\u003eThe One-Hour Activist\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003ci\u003eThe One-Hour Activist\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Democracy in Action xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Gather Information and Strategize 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 1 Learn How Grassroots Advocacy Works 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 2 Pick Your Issues and Your Angle 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 3 Identify Your Representatives 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 4 Join an Interest Group 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 5 Create a Legislative Agenda 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 6 Analyze a Bill 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 7 Conduct Opposition Research 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Contact Your Elected Officials 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 8 Write an Effective Letter 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 9 Send a Powerful E-Mail 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 10 Make a Compelling Phone Call 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 11 Persuade Others to Act 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Get Involved with Elections 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 12 Get Out the Vote 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 13 Contribute Money to Candidates Who Support Your Cause 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Work the News Media 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 14 Start a Press Clippings File 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 15 Write a Letter to the Editor 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five: Super-Powerful Actions That 159 Take a Little More Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 16 Have a Face-to-Face Meeting with Your Representative 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 17 Testify at a Public Hearing 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 18 Participate in a Protest 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 19 Volunteer for a Political Campaign 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACTION 20 Pitch a News Story or Interview 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Time for Action! 211\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48737278361943,"sku":"9780787973001","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787973001.jpg?v=1723811108","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-onehour-activist-9780787973001","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}