ISBN: 1250138914 9781250138910

Category: Young Adult Nonfiction / Social Science / Politics & Government

Page count: 225

<p><b>The independent congressman, presidential candidate, and activist shows young voters how to effect change in America—and the world.</b><br><br>Throughout the Presidential campaign, Senator Bernie Sanders promised voters a future to believe in through his progressive platform and a vision for America worth fighting for. This vision calls for an economic, environmental, health care, and social justice revolution beyond the stagnant agendas of Democrat and Republican politicians to build an equitable future for all Americans—especially the younger generation that will inherit the consequences of decisions made now.<br><br>Inside this practical and inspiring guide to effecting change in today’s world, you’ll learn how to:</p><p>Understand and navigate the current system of policy and government</p><p>Work to change the system to reflect your values and to protect our society’s most vulnerable</p><p>Organize for the causes you care about most</p><p>Resources for further reading and organizations to get involved with</p><p>With more than two decades of Washington, DC, insider knowledge and experience, Senator Sanders knows how to fight and change the system from within, a system desperately in need of reform in health care, immigration, taxes, higher education, climate change, and criminal justice.<br><br>The political revolution is just beginning. What role will you play?</p><p><b>“The most refreshing thing about the </b><i><b>Bernie Sanders Guide</b></i><b> is the most refreshing thing about Bernie Sanders the politician: a seemingly total lack of condescension.” ―</b><i><b>The Slate Book Review</b></i><br><br><b>“Sanders’s passion for the political process is evident . . . a must-have for every collection.” ―</b><i><b>VOYA</b></i><b> (starred review)</b></p>