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Conversations to Help Save the World

Book - 2022

Change, even revolution, is possible; you just have to know where to start. Change, even revolution, is possible; you just have to know where to start. Show less

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Register @ 16. Vote @ 18. Register to vote TODAY if you are at least 16, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Oregon. You will get your first...Show more Register @ 16. Vote @ 18. Register to vote TODAY if you are at least 16, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Oregon. You will get your first ballot in the mail when you are at least 18. A new registrant must submit their online registration by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 21st calendar day before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Show less

One Person, No Vote

How Not All Voters Are Treated Equally

by Anderson, Carol (Carol Elaine)

Book - 2019

This book chronicles the 2013 Supreme Court decision known as the Shelby ruling, which effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial...Show more This book chronicles the 2013 Supreme Court decision known as the Shelby ruling, which effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice. In gripping, enlightening detail the author explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans. Show less

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The Facts About Election and Voter Fraud

by Rockler, Naomi

Book - 2024

"The freedom for people to elect their own leaders is a requirement in a democratic society-and therefore, voter fraud that inaccurately changes the vote tally is a threat to democracy." "The freedom for people to elect their own leaders is a requirement in a democratic society-and therefore, voter fraud that inaccurately changes the vote tally is a threat to democracy." Show less

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Cramm This Book

So You Know WTF Is Going on in the World Today

by Seltzer, Olivia

Book - 2022

"A guide to the recent history of the world that's led to where we are today, so Gen Z readers can have context for the news they see and hear every day"- "A guide to the recent history of the world that's led to where we are today, so Gen Z readers can have context for the news they see and hear every day"- Show less

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You Call This Democracy?

How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People

by Rusch, Elizabeth

Book - 2020

"America is the greatest democracy in the world ... isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them" "America is the greatest democracy in the world ... isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them" Show less

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Guide to Political Revolution

by Sanders, Bernard

Book - 2017

A practical guide to effecting change in today's world from Senator Bernie Sanders. A practical guide to effecting change in today's world from Senator Bernie Sanders. Show less

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Drawing the Vote

An Illustrated Guide to Voting in America

by Jenkins, Tommy

Graphic Novel - 2020

This graphic novel looks at the history of voting rights in the United States, and how it has affected the way we vote today. This graphic novel looks at the history of voting rights in the United States, and how it has affected the way we vote today. Show less

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How I Resist

Activism and Hope for A New Generation

Book - 2018

Essays, songs, illustrations, and interviews about activism and hope. Essays, songs, illustrations, and interviews about activism and hope. Show less

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Votes of Confidence

A Young Person's Guide to American Elections

by Fleischer, Jeff

Book - 2024

An in-depth introduction to the American election cycle. Fleischer explains the past, present, and future of American elections; how the election process actually works and why it matters; and how young people can become involved. An in-depth introduction to the American election cycle. Fleischer explains the past, present, and future of American elections; how the election process actually works and why it matters; and how young people can become involved. Show less

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Finish the Fight!

The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote

by Chambers, Veronica

Graphic Novel - 2020

Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many ot...Show more Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from diverse backgrounds--black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and more--who helped lead the fight for suffrage? Show less

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Give Us the Vote!

Over Two Hundred Years of Fighting for the Ballot

by Rubin, Susan Goldman

Book - 2020

Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies, and explains the barriers people of color, Indigenous people, and immigrants face. Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies, and explains the barriers people of color, Indigenous people, and immigrants face. Show less

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Lifting as We Climb

Black Women's Battle for the Ballot Box

by Dionne, Evette

Book - 2020

"For African American women, the fight for the right to vote was only one battle. An eye-opening book that tells the important, overlooked story of B...Show more "For African American women, the fight for the right to vote was only one battle. An eye-opening book that tells the important, overlooked story of Black women as a force in the suffrage movement--when fellow suffragists did not accept them as equal partners in the struggle" Show less

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How to Change Everything

The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other

by Klein, Naomi

Book - 2021

A guide to understanding and battling climate change. A guide to understanding and battling climate change. Show less

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Fault Lines in the Constitution

The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us Today

by Levinson, Cynthia

Book - 2017

Gridlock! Gerrymandering! The Electoral college! How did our government get so complicated? As it turns out, many of the issues we struggle with today have their roots in the creation of the United States Constitution. Gridlock! Gerrymandering! The Electoral college! How did our government get so complicated? As it turns out, many of the issues we struggle with today have their roots in the creation of the United States Constitution. Show less

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This Is Our Constitution

Discover America With A Gold Star Father

by Khan, Khizr

Book - 2017

The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values and discussing the importance of the documents' history. The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values and discussing the importance of the documents' history. Show less

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Because They Marched

The People's Campaign for Voting Rights That Changed America

by Freedman, Russell

Book - 2014

The march got off to a horrific start on March 7 as law officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Broadcast throughout the world, the violence attracted w...Show more The march got off to a horrific start on March 7 as law officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Broadcast throughout the world, the violence attracted widespread outrage and spurred demonstrators to complete the march at any cost. On March 25, after several setbacks, protesters arrived at the end of the fifty-four-mile march to a cheering crowd of 25,000 supporters. Show less

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We Are Power

How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World

by Hasak-Lowy, Todd

Book - 2020

Answers the question "Why nonviolence?" by showing how nonviolent movements have succeeded again and again in a variety of ways, in all sorts of places, and always in the face of overwhelming odds. Answers the question "Why nonviolence?" by showing how nonviolent movements have succeeded again and again in a variety of ways, in all sorts of places, and always in the face of overwhelming odds. Show less

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Election Manipulation

Is America's Voting System Secure?

by Allen, John

Book - 2020

Voter fraud, fake news, cyber attacks, social media - how has voting been manipulated and how can it be safeguarded? Voter fraud, fake news, cyber attacks, social media - how has voting been manipulated and how can it be safeguarded? Show less

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Thank You for Voting

The Maddening, Enlightening, Inspiring Truth About Voting in America

by Smith, Erin Geiger

eBook - 2020

A look at the past, present, and future of voting, a journalist examines the long and continuing fight for voting equality, why so few Americans today vot...Show more A look at the past, present, and future of voting, a journalist examines the long and continuing fight for voting equality, why so few Americans today vote, and innovative ways to educate and motivate them; included are checklists of what to do before election day to prepare to vote and encourage others. Show less

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Rise up and Sing!

Power, Protest, and Activism in Music

by Warner, Andrea

Book - 2023

Across eight areas of activism--the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/a...Show more Across eight areas of activism--the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights--the author introduces some of the artists, past and present, who have made a difference both on stage and off. Show less

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She Represents

44 Women Who Are Changing Politics...and the World

by Donohue, Caitlin

Book - 2020

Each of the forty women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Each of the forty women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Show less

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Rainbow Revolutions

Power, Pride, and Protest in the Fight for Queer Rights

by Lawson, Jamie

Book - 2020

From the impassioned speeches of bold activists Karl Ulrichs and Audre Lorde to the birth of Pride and queer pop culture, Rainbow Revolutions charts the d...Show more From the impassioned speeches of bold activists Karl Ulrichs and Audre Lorde to the birth of Pride and queer pop culture, Rainbow Revolutions charts the dramatic rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and celebrates the courageous individuals who stood up and demanded recognition. Show less

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Steal This Country

A Handbook for Resistance, Persistence, and Fixing Almost Anything

by Styron, Alexandra

Book - 2018

Essays, profiles, and interviews about issues in social and political action, including climate change, immigration, gender and sexual orientation, racism...Show more Essays, profiles, and interviews about issues in social and political action, including climate change, immigration, gender and sexual orientation, racism, women's rights, religious freedom, and intersectionality. Also includes practical information about tools for effecting change. Show less

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