Rallying Voters
Author : Nicoletta Vasta
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 19,81 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Vote Her In
Author : Rebecca Sive
Publisher : Agate Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 19,83 MB
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1572848235
Book Description
A seasoned political analyst and strategist argues why the U.S. must elect a woman president now and lays out a plan of action to make it happen. Yes. She. Can. Vote Her In addresses the unrealized dream of millions of American women: electing our first woman president. It makes the case for the urgency of women attaining equal executive power at all levels, including the presidency, and offers a comprehensive strategy for every woman to be a part of this campaign—the most important of our lifetimes. Women are wildly underrepresented at every level of the U.S. government: federal, state, and local. Research has shown that women in executive government positions are far more likely than men to commit to policies that benefit women, girls, and other marginalized groups. So, after centuries of underrepresentation, it’s clear: our best bet for creating a system that is more fair, balanced, and just for everyone is electing our first Madam President—as soon as we can. Vote Her In is organized around the inspirational messages seen on protest signs carried at the record-breaking 2017 Chicago Women’s March. Part One outlines the case for why we need to mobilize now, and Part Two provides a clear strategy for how to do it. Each chapter in Part Two includes an action plan that women can complete to help each other (or themselves) attain political power and work toward electing our first woman president. Author Rebecca Sive draws on her decades of political experience to create this crucial book, which empowers every American man, woman, and child who cares about our nation’s democratic future to harness their collective power in the run-up to 2020 and, at last, form a more perfect union. Praise for Rebecca Sive’s Vote Her In “Rebecca astutely explores a critical question: If we believe in justice for every American, will we work to elect women to public offices across the country, including the presidency? We must!” —Lisa Madigan, former attorney general, Illinois “Sive takes her years of dedication to advancing women’s political careers and causes and turns them into a call to action?along with some of the practical tools needed for real and rapid progress.” —Katherine Baicker, dean, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy “Far too few women, especially women of color, have the opportunity to become political leaders. Let’s #VoteHerIn, as Sive’s inspirational guide so powerfully argues.” —Kimberly M. Foxx, state’s attorney, Cook County, Illinois
Donald Trump Rallying the Base
Author : Spencer Ashcroft
Publisher : Interactive Media Licensing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 39,97 MB
Release : 2024-09-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Book Description
Donald Trump is a name that elicits strong reactions, transcending mere recognition to become a symbol of a cultural and political phenomenon in the United States and beyond. His journey from a real estate mogul to the 45th President of the United States is marked by a series of bold moves, controversies, and a unique approach to leadership and communication. This eBook will delve deeply into the various facets of Trump's life, career, and the impact he has had on American society. Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, Donald John Trump was raised in a family that emphasized hard work and ambition. His father, Fred Trump, was a successful real estate developer, and his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, was a Scottish immigrant. This background laid the foundation for Trump's later ventures in real estate and business. However, his rise to fame was not solely due to family ties; it was also a product of his personal ambitions and distinctive style. Trump's approach to business and politics is characterized by his unapologetic bravado, a flair for showmanship, and a penchant for branding. Whether it was through his real estate ventures, the reality TV show "The Apprentice," or his eventual foray into politics, Trump has demonstrated a keen ability to capture public attention. This preface aims to prepare readers for a detailed exploration of the complexities of Trump's character, his contributions to American culture, and the enduring legacy of Trumpism. As we navigate through the chapters inside, we will analyze the major events that shaped Trump's life - from his formative years and business strategies to his political campaigns and the controversies that defined his presidency. Each piece will offer insights into how Trump's persona and policies have left an indelible mark on the political landscape of the United States. The subsequent sections will address critical events, including Trump's unexpected ascent to the presidency, the significant challenges he faced during his administration, and the polarized reactions he incited. We will explore his relationships with the media, the complexities of his foreign policy, and the implications of his impeachment trials. Furthermore, we will examine how Trump's legacy continues to influence contemporary political discourse and the future of American politics. This eBook serves as both an exploration and a reflection on Donald Trump's multifaceted life. By examining his journey, we gain a clearer understanding of the man behind the headlines and the impact he has had on American society. The Trump phenomenon is far from over; it continues to evolve and provoke discussion, making it essential for us to explore its many dimensions.
Take Back Our Party
Author : James Kwak
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,91 MB
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781947492431
Book Description
Once upon a time, the Democrats were the party of the people-of the New Deal, unions, and the War on Poverty. The New Democrats, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama changed all that. Scarred by the Reagan Revolution, they abandoned their party's historical identity. They embraced the idea that markets are the source of prosperity and government's role is to nurture private sector growth, which would help both the 1% and the 99%. This idea has failed. Inequality has grown to historic proportions, and many families struggle with constant economic insecurity. In choosing markets over people, the party abandoned lower- and middle-income families-and by 2016, they no longer knew what the Democrats stood for. If we are to reverse the tide of inequality and to defend our country from President Trump and the Republicans, we must take back our party. It is time to restore the vision of Franklin Roosevelt: that a decent society takes care of all its citizens and ensures them the basic necessities of life. It is time for the Democratic Party to represent the people once again.
Twenty-First Century Populism
Author : D. Albertazzi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 36,69 MB
Release : 2007-12-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0230592104
Book Description
Twenty-First Century Populism analyses the phenomenon of sustained populist growth in Western Europe by looking at the conditions facilitating populism in specific national contexts and then examining populist fortunes in those countries. The chapters are written by country experts and political scientists from across the continent.
The 21st-Century Voter [2 volumes]
Author : Guido H. Stempel III
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 11,89 MB
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1610692284
Book Description
This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of politics and voting—from elections and campaigns, to major political figures and parties, to the role of media and major activist groups. As America's population changes, so do its political trends. This insightful resource captures the evolution of American politics and elections in the 21st century, explaining the identities and roles of lobbyists, activists, politicians, and voters. Featuring contributions from distinguished researchers and academics in the areas of political science, social science, and journalism, this encyclopedia explores the contemporary political landscape, offering an opportunity to compare and contrast related decisions, events, and statistical information from the recent past. Informative background essays explore all aspects of voting-related politics and policy, evolving electoral trends and the issues that account for those changes, and the impact of the ever-changing composition of America's population on polling and elections. This work incorporates the results of the 2012 elections, thus providing important insights into modern voting trends and their meaning for the future of the United States.
Politics Is for Power
Author : Eitan Hersh
Publisher : Scribner
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 19,34 MB
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1982116781
Book Description
A brilliant condemnation of political hobbyism—treating politics like entertainment—and a call to arms for well-meaning, well-informed citizens who consume political news, but do not take political action. Who is to blame for our broken politics? The uncomfortable answer to this question starts with ordinary citizens with good intentions. We vote (sometimes) and occasionally sign a petition or attend a rally. But we mainly “engage” by consuming politics as if it’s a sport or a hobby. We soak in daily political gossip and eat up statistics about who’s up and who’s down. We tweet and post and share. We crave outrage. The hours we spend on politics are used mainly as pastime. Instead, we should be spending the same number of hours building political organizations, implementing a long-term vision for our city or town, and getting to know our neighbors, whose votes will be needed for solving hard problems. We could be accumulating power so that when there are opportunities to make a difference—to lobby, to advocate, to mobilize—we will be ready. But most of us who are spending time on politics today are focused inward, choosing roles and activities designed for our short-term pleasure. We are repelled by the slow-and-steady activities that characterize service to the common good. In Politics Is for Power, pioneering and brilliant data analyst Eitan Hersh shows us a way toward more effective political participation. Aided by political theory, history, cutting-edge social science, as well as remarkable stories of ordinary citizens who got off their couches and took political power seriously, this book shows us how to channel our energy away from political hobbyism and toward empowering our values.
Campaigning Online
Author : Bruce Allen Bimber
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 36,47 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0195151569
Book Description
A portrait of the role of campaign websites in American elections. How do candidates use the Internet to gain or reinforce voter support? Are voters influenced by what they see on candidate's websites? Do they learn anything? Are their votes influenced? The authors answer these questions using a wealth of data and evidence about the 2000 election drawn from national and state-wide surveys, laboratory experiments, interviews with campaign staff and analysis of websites themselves.
Constructing Narratives in Response to Trump's Election
Author : Shing-Ling S. Chen
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,78 MB
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1498564550
Book Description
This book analyzes narratives on Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential election victory by and for diverse populations. The narratives are designed to help students, women, young Christians, evangelicals, parents of internationally adopted children, white nationalists, etc. understand the meaning and possible consequences of Trump’s election, as well as to give voice to the responses and concerns of populations directly affected by Trump’s election. Recommended for scholars interested in political communication, rhetoric, cultural studies, sociology, and media studies.
Revolutionary Backlash
Author : Rosemarie Zagarri
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 2011-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0812205553
Book Description
The Seneca Falls Convention is typically seen as the beginning of the first women's rights movement in the United States. Revolutionary Backlash argues otherwise. According to Rosemarie Zagarri, the debate over women's rights began not in the decades prior to 1848 but during the American Revolution itself. Integrating the approaches of women's historians and political historians, this book explores changes in women's status that occurred from the time of the American Revolution until the election of Andrew Jackson. Although the period after the Revolution produced no collective movement for women's rights, women built on precedents established during the Revolution and gained an informal foothold in party politics and male electoral activities. Federalists and Jeffersonians vied for women's allegiance and sought their support in times of national crisis. Women, in turn, attended rallies, organized political activities, and voiced their opinions on the issues of the day. After the publication of Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, a widespread debate about the nature of women's rights ensued. The state of New Jersey attempted a bold experiment: for a brief time, women there voted on the same terms as men. Yet as Rosemarie Zagarri argues in Revolutionary Backlash, this opening for women soon closed. By 1828, women's politicization was seen more as a liability than as a strength, contributing to a divisive political climate that repeatedly brought the country to the brink of civil war. The increasing sophistication of party organizations and triumph of universal suffrage for white males marginalized those who could not vote, especially women. Yet all was not lost. Women had already begun to participate in charitable movements, benevolent societies, and social reform organizations. Through these organizations, women found another way to practice politics.
