political activity

Examines the cultural rebirth and meaning of Malcolm X, from Spike Lee's film biography to hip-hop culture and today's racial and gender politics.

An eyewitness account of the events in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. Includes interviews with Chinese about their lives.

A history of American women from the Indian woman of the 16th century to the dual-role career woman and mother of the 1980s.

You can change the world. Free Speech. Racism. The Environment. Gay Rights. Bullying and School Safety. Animal Welfare. War. Information about Safe Sex and Birth Control. Free Speech. HIV and AIDS. Women's Rights. These are the issues you care about -- and now you can do something about them. It's Your World will show you how to act on your beliefs, no matter what they are, and make a difference. The information inside includes: The basics of activism. Activism projects and outreach ideas. The 5-minute activist. How to be an activist at home, at school, and in your community. Stories from teenagers who have taken on the world -- and won. Resources including books, movies, and Web sites, and much, much more. Whether at home, in school, or in your community, you have the power and the ability to create change, even if you aren't old enough to vote. Don't wait until you're eighteen to flex your political muscles -- start right now!.

Describes how the United States government works, and how to get involved in politics including school elections, letter-writing campaigns, and mock political debates.

Spending the summer in Venice with his family turns confusing for Percy when he meets a beautiful, politically radical Venetian girl who wants him to help sabotage his father's engineering project in order to drive tourists out of the city.

A collection of eleven essays that discuss various viewpoints about the influence of celebrities, covering the impact of celebrity activism on domestic and international affairs, philanthropic motivations, and status as role models.

Profiles the life and career of Stephen Colbert, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Stephen Colbert himself, his friends, and critics, readers learn how he views himself, as well as how others regard him.

Profiles the life and career of Elena Kagan, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Elena Kagan herself, her friends, and critics, readers learn how she views herself, as well as how others regard her.

Profiles thirty-three protest songs that have had a significant impact on world culture from the 1930s through the early twenty-first century.