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. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Book by Kush, Christopher

A clear and practical reference source for taking political action and becoming socially active and aware through creative use of the Internet, discussing methods of locating trustworthy information, listing useful websites, ways to track and influence legislation, and much more. Original. 10,000 first printing. (view table of contents)