Use the power you have : A brown woman's guide to politics and political change / Pramila Jayapal.
"In November 2016, Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Indian American woman to serve in that role. Two years later, the "fast-rising Democratic star and determined critic of President Donald Trump," according to Politico's Playbook 2017 "Power List," won reelection with more votes than any other member of the House. Jayapal, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, proved her progressive bonafides when she introduced the most comprehensive Medicare-for-all bill to Congress in February. Behind the story of Jayapal's rise to political prominence lie over two decades of devoted advocacy on behalf of immigrants and progressive causes-and years of learning how to turn activism into public policy that serves all Americans. Use the Power You Have is Jayapal's account of the path from sixteen-year-old Indian immigrant to grassroots activist, state senator, and now progressive powerhouse in Washington, DC. Written with passion and insight, Use the Power YouHave offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration for a new generation of engaged citizens interested in fighting back and making change, whether in Washington or in their own communities"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781620971437
- ISBN: 1620971437
- Physical Description: 350 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : The New Press, 2020.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-344) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | My immigrant story -- Becoming an American, becoming an activist -- Why not me? Running for office -- State Senate : a proving ground -- Congress : testing my theory at the highest level -- The movement goes to Washington -- Building, pushing, surging : the Squad, Pelosi, and me -- Moral vision--immigration -- Moral vision--Medicare for all -- Moral vision--the fight for $15 and the three supremacies. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | 973.933 JAY 2020 (Text) | 0002205438209 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |