political participation

Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfather is attacked they band together to find out who is responsible--and the search leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, and into conflict with an ambitious politician who wants to turn Harlem into an historic amusement park.

"Unveil[s] exactly how people of color and progressive whites add up to a new majority, and what this means for U.S. politics and policy"--Dust jacket.

Compares different countries’ governments, and focuses on the United States democracy and the various roles citizens and leaders play in a democracy.

Empower yourself in today's highly connected, socially conscious world as you learn how to wield your passions, digital tools, and the principles of social entrepreneurship to affect real change in your schools, communities, and beyond. Contains profiles of successful projects, step-by-step guides to applied changemaking, and a variety of resources.

Explains the importance of making opinions known to government officals as a community leader, and provides advice on levels of government, contacting officials, knowing the issues, and preparing for and participating in a personal meeting.

Offers advice on how to engage in objective political discussions and problem solving through a nonpartisan political philosophy.

Examines the history of Asian Americans' political involvement in the United States, with an overview of the group's political process, participation in electoral politics, protest politics, social movements, and political office-holding.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the 1992 peace accords, the history of freedom of expression in El Salvador prior to and after the accords, and media coverage of human rights issues and violations.