But What Can I Do?: Why Politics Has Gone So Wrong, and How You Can Help Fix It

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This is a book for supporters of democracy,” he states, and in many ways it is everything a manifesto should be: heartfelt, hectoring, impassioned, rousing. Another option for selling your used books might be your local used book shop. We are able to turn books in for credit. Then when we shop there, we are able to get money off on our new books. What to do with Unwanted Books in Bad Shape So, one of my favorite answers for what to do with unwanted books is to take a book (or books) on vacation with me. Sometimes they will be books I haven’t read yet and I’ll read them while on vacation and then leave and just add to their library. But sometimes I’ll bring a few unwanted books just to donate to the cause. And, if needed, I can grab a new book to read from their library. 11. Hotel Library It offers you the chance of really changing the world. I’m not saying there aren’t other ways of doing that, but that political context will always be there. As someone who has read up on the subject quite a bit at this point, it was wonderful to hear more about Fire Drill Fridays, Jane Fonda’s turn to climate activism and the practical things that individuals can do to make a difference. Jane also looks at policies that have led to the stall in the climate emergency response. She also includes a diverse range of voices, including a whole chapter specifically talking about the impact of climate change on indigenous communities and the intertwining of environmental impact and racial justice.

From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada:For some, the hardest items to declutter are books. But one of the most common questions I get asked is, “ Where can I donate books?” Although I do appreciate everything this book has to say, I cannot deny how ~boring~ it got after a couple of chapters. Why you might ask? Well.... I love donating books to our local library. Our library has a used book store that helps support the library, so I always enjoy giving books to them to help support our local library! 9. Doctor’s Office I learned much from this book. For example, I did not know the military is exempt from most environmental regulations, nor just how closely related petroleum extraction and war is. Jane writes: “Every single war fought in the past 80 years, if not longer, has been about oil.”

Additionally, I can say what contributed to my plateau of interest was just that I was already informed on a majority of these issues. The only chapters that were especially appealing to me were war/military and climate change, jobs and a just transition, and the chapters focusing on divestment. With that said, this book is the perfect start for people interested in climate change activism and learning about various climate issues. I’ve written it in three parts. The first is an analysis of how we got to this state of affairs, with the global financial crisis a key moment, and the 3Ps of the modern age, populism, polarisation and post-truth politics, exploited by opportunistic politicians around the world to change the nature of political debate in a way that threatens to undermine democracy itself. Chapter 5, The Threat of Fascism, underlines how seriously I think we need to take the danger. Chapter 6, on the perils of disengagement, acts as a bridge to Part 2. That question is the inspiration behind this book. It's a question regularly posed to Alastair Campbell, not least in reaction to The Rest is Politics, the chart-topping podcast he presents with Rory Stewart. His answer, typically, is forthright and impassioned. We cannot afford to stand on the sidelines. If we think things need to change, then we need to change them, and that means getting involved.The third part is more about how to get your message across, how to campaign and, finally, how to get into politics. It is not the only way to change the world, but it remains one of the most important. In the fall of 2019, frustrated with the obvious inaction of politicians and inspired by Greta Thunberg, Naomi Klein, and student climate strikers, Jane Fonda moved to Washington, DC to lead weekly climate change demonstrations on Capitol Hill. On October 11, she launched Fire Drill Fridays (FDF), and has since led thousands of people in non-violent civil disobedience, risking arrest to protest for action. In her new book, Fonda weaves her deeply personal journey as an activist alongside conversations with leading climate scientists, and discussions of specific issues, such as water, migration, and human rights, to emphasize what is at stake. Most significantly, Fonda provides concrete solutions, and things the average person can do to combat the climate crisis in their community.

Jane had a goal to be arrested at her Fire Drill Fridays--but she also knew that she had to limit the number of arrests so as not to trigger a next-level legal response in which she would have to be held for sentencing. So she only got arrested four times --- but she had plenty of others with her who took their turns being arrested. People like her daughter and stepdaughter, her grandchildren, her friends Lily Tomlin and Ted Danson, Eve Ensler, Rosanna Arquette . . . I could go on and one listing them. Then she and the remaining protesters would wait on the street for them and cheer in solidarity when they were released. I think she stresses this several times in the book and perhaps it is because she is saying Solidarity is what it's going to take for us to overcome the forces of resistance. In chapters entitled Resist Cynicism and Develop a Campaigning Mindset, he cajoles and pleads younger people from every sector of society to overcome their disillusion, and to adopt the Obama mindset of Yes We Can. Books Through Bars works to provide quality reading material to prisoners in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.Campbell, 65, is well-placed to opine on the subject. A former communications director for Tony Blair, he seemed less Machiavellian than, say, Dominic Cummings, and instead determined – often belligerently – to do the right thing by his country, even if half the country was convinced he was wrong. But then, such is politics. Despite quitting in 2003, he’s never really left the field because he can’t. People, he suggests, are always coming up to him, either to blame him for New Labour’s failings, or else to ask what “we” can do to improve things. His book is, in part, an answer. His exploration of leadership is refreshing, as is his urge to authenticity (don't become a banker, work for a charity on a much lower wage ...). Even his new word 'persevilience' was a valuable addition to his arguments.

It’s an interesting paradox when you think about it. But the struggle and the question are probably related. Books are an important part of our lives but many of us still struggle with what to do with old books. When we decide it’s time to part with them, we want to know they are going to a nice home where they can continue to enrich and improve other people’s lives. Where to Donate Books Clearly he is a remainer (as was 48% of the UK) and highlights the flaws and contempt for referendums which was the fault of the Tories and the middle class white elite, indicating how awful the principles are behind referendums but opens the book with how the Scottish should hold their own referendum, as is their right (more sycophancy and another blatant attempt at 'us' the Scottish versus 'them' the middle class white elite and ignorant English. Reader to Reader, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding literacy and learning opportunities for the nation’s most chronically underserved and vulnerable communities, including inner-city schools, Native American reservations, and poor rural towns. Find a donation program near you. A fun idea of what to do with unwanted books is to host a book exchange. This is one of my favorite ways to recycle books. We did this a women’s retreat that I attended. Everyone who wanted to brought books to share. Then, for every book you brought you could get a new book if you wanted. For Campbell, Brexit is the reason for the state we’re in. It was the Leave campaign, he argues, that fundamentally changed the way politics operated, openly encouraging MPs to become wilfully duplicitous, “to seek to divide, create chaos, dominate the airwaves with insults”.As I’ve mentioned a few times in this post, please be courteous and thoughtful when you wish to donate books. Whenever possible, call ahead to be sure your book donation is needed—citing specific genres when possible. Keep in mind that quality, gently-used books will always be most appreciated. And consider sorting your books prior to donating.