Moveon's 50 Ways to Love Your Country: How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change

by MoveOn.org

Book Overview

When two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs launched MoveOn.org in 1998, they had no idea that they would be hailed as powerful and influential political activists or grow their online advocacy group to 2 million members in just a few years. Their simple mission--fueled by passion for a more open and democratic nation, topnotch and timely information, and the financial support of concerned individuals and organizations--was to jumpstart broad civic dialogue...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193072229X
• ISBN13: 9781930722293
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

I loved it and am not a leftist at all

I think everyoen from all parts of the political spectrum will enjoy this book. As a lifelong Republican I have to say that people here denegrating this book haven't read it at all. It is a very good illumination of how curruption and failure to participate have undermined American democracy.Indeed our local school board place this book on the required reading list at our high school...and we are a Republican town!

Great for Republicans and Democrats alike!!

If you are a Republican like me, don't pass on this book just because it is from MoveOn!! An unbiased look at democracy and the difference we all can make, it's a MUST READ for anyone who wants to get more involved in the political process. I rather doubt the "one star" ratings even took the time to look at the book. Get past your bias and pick up this book!!!

Negative reviewers miss the point

The point is that we live in a country where our voice, our vote, COUNTS. Whether you are pro or anti-choice, whether you are pro or anti Bush, whether you are Democrat or Republican, this book details ways to participate in our democratic process. Speaking out, voting, protesting, petitioning, writing letters to your editor, whatever! These are the privileges of a free society, and this book is all about ways to exercise our freedoms.

Participatory Democracy

This is a book that teaches citizens how to participate in our democracy. Those who are actively trying to discredit moveon are literally trying to actively discredit the millions of individuals who are channeling their efforts through it. This is a book for anyone wanting to take action -- whether you are Democrat or Republican. It teaches you to vote, to organize people, to sign petitions, to write letters, to support clean elections and to organize house parties in support of candidates and issues.In short, it's a guide to taking political action and maximizing your impact as you participate in our American Democracy.

Important, Deeply Inspiring and A Fun Read Besides

The best thing about all the stories in this book is that they are true. If you've every wondered what real democracy looks and feels like when it flowers in contemporary America, this book provides at least 50 different examples. I thought it was just as fun to meet the people telling the stories as to hear their insights.I hope that this is one of those books that leads each person who reads it to make their own, personal, enjoyable statement as a citizen activist. Our stepping out beyond the phony Coca Cola patriotism of the Bush administration into something real and authentic is not only life affriming, but critical to America at this time, IMHO. It may not always be easy, but this book shows that you will be rewarded in ways you could never have imagined.