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Jossey-Bass
(2004)
ISBN: 0787973009
$14.95
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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.
Tactics you will learn:
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How to distinguish your
letters and e-mail in the flood of correspondence elected officials
receive.
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Why lawmakers crave your
personal stories, local information, and opinions.
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Powerful ways to influence
candidates so you represent more than a single vote on Election Day.
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Strategies for identifying,
tracking, and analyzing current legislation.
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Ways to neutralize the
efforts of your opposition.
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Political organizations
than can coordinate your efforts with others who share your views.
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What local newspaper
editors seek to publish in letters from readers like you.
Includes
five additional advanced grassroots actions such as meeting with
elected officials, delivering public testimony, and pitching news
stories.
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