Democracy or else : how to save America in 10 easy steps / Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor ; with Josh Halloway.
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- Democracy or else : how to save America in ten easy steps
- How to save America in 10 easy steps
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From your friends at Pod Save America and Crooked Media comes a useful and illustrated guide to saving American democracy just in time for the 2024 election and 2025 insurrection
If you're looking to navigate the chaotic, dunce-infested waters of American politics, Democracy or Else is here to help you tackle what might be the greatest question of our time: How do you get involved in the political process and make a real difference without giving in to the sense of impending dread that hangs over our society like a nameless stench? Each chapter will take readers step-by-step through the perilous journey ofGetting informed when you don't know which influencer to trust (all of them!) Donating and volunteering where you can have the biggest impact Organizing, protesting, and even running for office yourself Staying engaged in politics without losing hope or your mind or all of your friends Democracy or Else is a resource for everyone--from political junkies following every turn of the news cycle to young people getting ready to vote for the first time. And it's filled with practical advice from some of the smartest experts and least annoying politicians around. The stakes and average global temperatures have never been higher--but there have also never been so many opportunities to join the fight. It's an age of contradictions!
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-176).
Be prepared -- Get informed -- Vote early and often -- The buck starts here -- Volunteer -- Organize --Give yourself a break -- Make politics your job -- The most important election of our lifetime (Yours!) -- A race to no finish line.
The former Obama White House aides who launched the Pod Save America podcast deliver a guide to becoming involved and making a difference via politics without losing hope. From donating to a campaign to running for office, they suggest ways to have the most impact.