Overview

For years, Pat Libby has been teaching everyday citizens how to pass laws. Most of them knew next to nothing about the legislative process when they got started, yet many surprised themselves by passing a law on their first try. The Empowered Citizens Guide provides an easy, 10-step framework that breaks down the legislative process into bite-sized pieces. For those who are passionate about creating change in their communities, cities, or states this book provides a simple recipe to make a difference.Libby provides an explanation of terms related to advocacy and lobbying as well as the legal rules for public charities that want to lobby. A detailed overview of the ten steps is illustrated by a real-life example of how a mother, whose son's addiction was fueled by over-the-counter drugs, fought alongside a few friends to pass a law that addressed a root of the problem. The Empowered Citizens Guide is the perfect text for those who want to create meaningful change.

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Author:   Pat Libby (Senior Executive, Senior Executive, Pat Libby Consulting)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 19.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 13.50cm
Weight:   0.204kg
ISBN:  

9780197601631

ISBN 10:   0197601634
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   15 March 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Chapter 1. A Quick Roadmap to the Lawmaking Process Chapter 2. Introducing the 10 Steps Chapter 3. Step 1: Identify an Issue Chapter 4. Step 2: Research the Issue Chapter 5. Step 3: Create a Fact Sheet Chapter 6. Step 4: Brand the Issue Chapter 7. Step 5: Make Out Possible Supporters and Detractors Chapter 8. Step 6: Form a Coalition Chapter 9. Step 7: Develop Educational Materials Chapter 10. Step 8: Launch a Media Campaign Chapter 11. Step 9: Approach Elected Officials Chapter 12. Step 10: Monitor Progress on the Issue - Getting to the Finish Line Chapter 13. Now What? It Ain't Over When it's Over Appendix

Reviews

Pat Libby offers an effective and easy-to-follow roadmap for everyone who wants to engage in our democracy - a welcome guide for building people power to change the world! * Carol Rose, ACLU of Massachusetts * The Empowered Citizens Guide takes the fear out of lobbying. So many (too many) people consider lobbying a dirty practice that only certain types of people can do. This book makes the concept real and doable. * Abby Levine, Alliance for Justice * These are very practical and tangible steps-not esoteric sermons of high-minded values or calls to 'get involved.' It helps answer the question 'what do I do today to move this forward? * Joe Kriesberg, Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations * The writing style is engaging, the approach is hands on and practical, and the text puts the reader in the moment where things are happening. The timing is impeccable. This book makes you feel that you can actually reach out and do this. * John McNutt, University of Delaware * Pat Libby is well-known and regarded as an expert in this field. This book is excellent and achieves what it sets out to do: create a user-friendly guide for laypeople on how to engage in lobbying. * Shannon Williams, Alliance for Justice * Crisp and concise. * Peter Rose, Sard Verbinnen & Co. * The Empowered Citizens Guide does a fantastic job demystifying the political process and invites average citizens into policy making in a way that feels both-empowering and doable. * D'Arlyn Bell, University of Kansas/Cherokee Nation * The 10-step process is logical, easy to follow, and can be a useful reference in visualizing and walking through key elements of a successful campaign. * Steven Eldred, The California Endowment *

These are very practical and tangible steps-not esoteric sermons of high-minded values or calls to 'get involved.' It helps answer the question 'what do I do today to move this forward?' - Joe Kriesberg, Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations The writing style is engaging, the approach is hands on and practical, and the text puts the reader in the moment where things are happening. The timing is impeccable. This book makes you feel that you can actually reach out and do this. - John McNutt, University of Delaware Pat Libby is well-known and regarded as an expert in this field. This book is excellent and achieves what it sets out to do: create a user-friendly guide for laypeople on how to engage in lobbying. - Shannon Williams, Alliance for Justice Crisp and concise. - Peter Rose, Sard Verbinnen & Co. The Empowered Citizens Guide does a fantastic job demystifying the political process and invites average citizens into policy making in a way that feels both-empowering and doable. - D'Arlyn Bell, University of Kansas/Cherokee Nation The 10-step process is logical, easy to follow, and can be a useful reference in visualizing and walking through key elements of a successful campaign. - Steven Eldred, The California Endowment

Author Information

Pat Libby is one of the nation's leading experts on citizen lobbying campaigns. A long-time nonprofit leader and recovering academic, she is author of both The Lobbying Strategy Handbook, and Cases in Nonprofit Management. Pat has made it her mission to teach people how to create change through the legislative process. She is also the founder of the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego.

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