50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right [Paperback]

EarthWorks Action Network (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2006

In classic Earthworks' easy-to-read style, 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right offers inspirational yet practical advice for anyone wanting to reclaim democracy in America, outlining what steps can be taken to restore a balance of political power through everyday actions . . . and why they matter so much. From the simplest efforts (why bumper stickers count) to more committed ones (become a precinct captain) and everything in-between, this small volume packs a punch.

Aimed at anyone who is disgruntled with the current political quagmire of lies, deception, uncertainty in Iraq, or anyone who recognizes that our most basic freedoms (free speech, privacy, fair elections, truthful and transparent media, to name a few) are slipping away, this book is a call to action. It encourages readers to stand up for their values, to reclaim patriotism and faith, and, together, to build truly democratic communities. 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right outlines a strategy for progressives to strengthen the bonds that unite them and offers concrete steps to express those shared values in the world every day.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Earthworks Press; First Edition edition (April 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977689700
• ISBN-13: 978-0977689705
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,642,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Help in Dark Times, May 5, 2006

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Annabel Ascher (Santa Rosa CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right (Paperback)

This book helped to re-energize my commitment to progressive politics. The websites recommended are worth the price, but even more valuable is the political philosophy inherent in this book, to wit: a well-written explanation of why the authors chose to support a the progressive wing of the Democratic Party rather than a third party such as the Greens. I have been stuggling with this issue for several years, and have finally come to the same conclusion as this book--We need to build the existing infrastructure of the Democratic Party just as the hard right has built the Republican Party by speaking to their base. This may sound polarizing, and indeed it may BE polarizing, but even if it is, this is simply a true reflection of the philosophical and political state of this country. I do not seek to compromise or find common ground with the proponents of neo-conservatism, but rather to wrest political power from their collective grasp. This book is an excellent manual to that end.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Solutions for Change, May 11, 2006

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smarsman - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right (Paperback)

This book is a manual for Progressives as well as moderates who are tired of the direction this country is taking, with simple, easy ways to affect change. Many of the ideas are obvious once you have read them, but the author has made me stop and think about how easy it can be with some additional brilliant solutions. It was a lot of fun to read and a great resource.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Must-Have Guide to Fight for the Truth, June 22, 2006

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Snow (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right (Paperback)

This is the must-have quick reference guide for progressives and moderates. Whether you are an activist, an aspiring activist, or a someone who just wants to have the answers to shut up your conservative friends and family, this is the book for you. This is the handy go-to book for anyone looking to take on the misleading propoganda of the right in today's fractured society.

Let me also say that if you are looking 50 simple ways to take on the Right, this book will give you that and much more. Yes, it does have 50 areas in which to take on the Right, but it provides several options for doing so in each of the 50 areas. Therefore, you can choose some or all of the options depending upon what you choose. Moreover, it lists resources where you can go for assistance or more information.

But "50 Simple Things" does not stop there. Need a list of progressive news sources: it's in the book. This book is chock full of internet web sites and web logs to help you coordinate with others or gather more information. Media watchdogs: they're in the book. In fact, there are so many internet sources listed in this book that I became physically tired of linking to all of them.

But this book is not just for internet geeks like me, it has phone numbers for organizations that you can contact. Ideas for campaigns and campaign volunteers. Little ways that you can stick it to the Right.

This is the handiest quide for progressives and moderates I have yet to see. I have read many books on progressive issues, but none match "50 Simple Things" in ease of reading and coverage of major issues. And the best thing is that "50 Simple Things" is about simple things everyone can do and it is set out in a concise book that is less than 200 pages. All of the things you need in a small, very portable format.