From the Book - First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
Section 1: Introduction. Why we're here
If you're thinking, civics? Really?
Initial reflection exercise
Section 2: Democracy in retrograde. Why helping democracy will also give you a more meaningful life
On democracy : a work in progress
Polarized, calcified, and exhausted
Hopelessness is a civic engagement killer
Section 3: So, what can we do?. Action is the antidote to despair
Developing your personal mission statement
Section 4: Your civic personality. What is civic personality?
Section 5: An action plan to get started. Audit your news consumption
Create your civic calendar
Build a civic network without "networking"
How to lobby elected officials without spending a dollar
Having challenging conversations about politics
Tips on raising children with a heart for civic engagement
Section 6: The future is written by is, not in the stars. 10 rules for political action when we're all very busy and exhausted
Section 7: Additional resources.
