Showing Up for Democracy: How Small Actions Create Big Change in Your Community and Beyond

By Bonnie Ross

Showing Up for Democracy: How Small Actions Create Big Change in Your Community and Beyond

Do you want to feel empowered-not overwhelmed-by today's political landscape? Showing Up for Democracy is an engaging and optimistic guide that proves even small actions can make a real difference, starting where it matters most: your community.

This book isn't about politics-it's about PEOPLE. It's about YOU

In an era where local elections, community politics, and democratic governance often get overshadowed by the rollercoaster of social media posts and memes, this book offers a clear path forward. Social media can be both a blessing and a challenge-raising awareness but also spreading frustration and division.

Showing Up for Democracy will help you move beyond the noise and take meaningful, impactful steps to protect the values we all share, like freedom of speech, individual freedom, and equality.

You'll learn how to:

Cut through the noise of political campaigns and identify candidates who align with your values.Build an information toolkit to counter misinformation and promote government transparency.Understand the rule of law, election laws, and the importance of individual freedom and civil liberties.Boost voter turnout in your community and debunk common myths about democracy and elections.Find joy and purpose in political participation, from voting to advocating for human rights and social justice.

Drawing on real-life inspiration-from history to grassroots movements like Indivisible-this book proves that civic engagement isn't just for activists or politicians. It's for anyone who believes in political freedom, equality, and accountability in their community.

Packed with actionable advice and relatable stories, Showing Up for Democracy is your essential guide to building a stronger, more inclusive democracy.

Whether you're voting for the first time, organizing a local campaign, or championing freedom of speech, this book is your roadmap to ensuring that your voice-and your vote-counts.

Because democracy thrives when we all show up.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963895177
• ISBN13: 9781963895179
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Bonnie a Ross Coaching LLC
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"