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Standing up to the madness : ordinary heroes in extraordinary times / Amy Goodman and David Goodman.

By: Goodman, Amy, 1957-Contributor(s): Goodman, David, 1959-Material type: Text

TextPublisher: New York : Hyperion, 2008Edition: 1st edDescription: xiii, 250 p. ; 22 cmISBN: 9781401322885; 1401322883Subject(s): Democracy -- United States -- Citizen participation | National characteristics, American | Patriotism -- United States | Heroes -- United StatesDDC classification: 973.931 LOC classification: JK1759 | .G585 2008Online resources: Publisher description | Contributor biographical information

Contents:

Introduction : we will not be silent -- Standing up to the madness -- Science under siege -- Students standing up -- Soldiers of conscience -- Conclusion : "we are the leaders we have been waiting for."

Summary: A timely, inspiring, and even revolutionary look at who wields the greatest power in America--everyday people who take a chance and stand up for what they believe in--but also offers advice on what you can do to help. The sister-brother team of Amy and David Goodman traveled the country to detail the ways in which grassroots activists have taken politics out of the hands of politicians. As the Bush administration has waged war abroad and at home, it has catalyzed a vast groundswell of political action. This book tells the stories of everyday citizens who have challenged the government and prevailed. From African-American residents of deluged New Orleans who are fighting to regain their homes, to four librarians who refused to spy on their patrons, challenged the PATRIOT Act, and won, citizens are rising to extraordinary challenges--and changing the way that politics is done.--From publisher description.

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Item type	Current location	Home library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Central Library (CL)	Central Library (CL)	Fiction	973.931 GOO (Browse shelf)	1	Available		CL3389

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-235) and index.

A timely, inspiring, and even revolutionary look at who wields the greatest power in America--everyday people who take a chance and stand up for what they believe in--but also offers advice on what you can do to help. The sister-brother team of Amy and David Goodman traveled the country to detail the ways in which grassroots activists have taken politics out of the hands of politicians. As the Bush administration has waged war abroad and at home, it has catalyzed a vast groundswell of political action. This book tells the stories of everyday citizens who have challenged the government and prevailed. From African-American residents of deluged New Orleans who are fighting to regain their homes, to four librarians who refused to spy on their patrons, challenged the PATRIOT Act, and won, citizens are rising to extraordinary challenges--and changing the way that politics is done.--From publisher description.

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