The Art of Saving Democracy: An Action Kit for Making Change

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by People For The American Way

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For more than four decades, renowned advocacy organization People For the American Way has inspired and mobilized Americans to defend freedom and justice. With this kit, they share their wisdom and empower all of us to actively participate in our democracy. The Art of Saving Democracy features the work of 20 renowned American artists—such as Roy Lichtenstein, Shepard Fairey, Carrie Mae Weems, Vincent Valdez, and Deborah Kass—and includes: An activism guide with a foreword by Jamie Lee Curtis - 50 postcards that can be used to urge friends to vote or be part of a postcard-writing campaigns - Five mini posters to display on store front windows and community bulletin boards - Four sheets of colorful stickers to spread important messages Also included are 30 conversation starters and a practical how-to guide that teaches essential skills for activism, such as: How to write an opinion piece - How to present a strong argument to elected officials - How to take collective action Whether you're taking to the streets or taking up a pen, The Art of Saving Democracy can help you be more effective when you express yourself, champion our shared rights and freedoms, and resist hate and authoritarianism. All royalties from the kit will go to People For the American Way, a progressive organization started by Norman Lear to combat bigotry and promote creative expression. “This action kit inspires and empowers in equal measure.”― Jamie Lee Curtis, from the foreword “If you, like me, are looking for something to help change these troubling times, The Art of Saving Democracy  is your answer. Share it. Use it!”― Kathleen Turner “For more than forty years, People For the American Way has effectively utilized creative political and cultural strategies to engage with and inspire our fellow Americans. Carrying that legacy forward, T he Art of Saving Democracy  shares lessons readers can use immediately.”― Alec Baldwin "Art inspires; it creates the spiritual and physical energy that inspires and motivates us to overcome fear and apathy and take the bold steps needed to save the people’s democracy. ¡Sí se puede!”― Dolores Huerta For more than four decades, People For the American Way has inspired and mobilized Americans to defend freedom, justice, and democracy, often through outreach campaigns that collaborate with influential artists. Their web site is www.peoplefor.org. Jamie Lee Curtis is an Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning actress and producer.  Her films include  Halloween, True Lies, A Fish Called Wanda, Freaky Friday  and  Freakier Friday ,  Knives Out, Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Last Showgirl  and  Ella McKay,  and she is producer of  The Lost Bus . In TV she starred in  Scream Queens, The Bear  and  Scarpetta,  which she also produced. She is a best-selling author of 15 children’s books. She is a board member of People For The American Way and an advocate for children's health, the environment, Trans rights, and people in recovery. The proud daughter of film stars Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, she is married to the musician and filmmaker, Christopher Guest, and they have two adult children.

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