political participation

"Compiles the stories of five characters (and their bicycles) to inform us, put us in the position of the people affected in different ways by discrimination, and propose simple measures we can all take so that the distribution of wealth and opportunity might be more equal"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the unofficial record of the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement which started in downtown Manhattan, New York, and recounts first-hand accounts of the beginnings of this national protest.

This book discusses the issues, challenges, and procedure of voting and voting right.

"This...comparative study provides...accounts of the personal experiences of young people who care deeply about their communities and are actively engaged in a variety of public issues"--Back cover.

"Explores young people's opinions about contemporary politics and their political ambition (or lack of it). The book paints a political profile of the next generation that should sound alarm bells about the long-term, deeply embedded damage contemporary politics has wrought on U.S. democracy and its youngest citizens. As disheartening as their conclusions sound, Lawless and Fox end with practical suggestions for how new technologies, national service programs, and well-strategized public service campaigns could generate political ambition in young people. Today's high school and college students care deeply about improving the future, and it's not too late to ensure that they view running for office as an effective way to do so"--Amazon.com.

Senator Bernie Sanders offers practical advice and encouragement to aspiring political activists on making a difference in policy and society.

Explores how social media has affected the process of democracy and political discourse in the modern developed world, arguing that social media companies, like Facebook, have accidentally but predictably created online echo chambers so that our political and philosophical viewpoints are no longer regularly or at all challenged. Offers ideas for revamping the Internet and social media to make it friendlier to political discourse.

Contains a collection of essays discussing what American's can and should do to stand up for values that matter to them in light of Donald Trump's presidency. Featuring contributions from people such as Gloria Steinem, Cornell William Brooks, John R. MacArthur, and Bernie Sanders.

Discusses traditional research on news media and the implications of online news comsumption.

"Make responsible digital citizenship part of your school's culture. Use this book's community-based approach to building digital citizenship to teach, learn, and thrive in today's digital environment... Educators, parents, and students will discover how to: protect privacy and leave positive online footprints, understand creative credits and copyright freedoms, foster responsible digital behaviors through safe and secure practices, and enlist all stakeholders to help ingrain digital citizenship into the school culture."--Publisher.