Timed to coincide with the November 2004 presidential election, this book advises teens under 18 that even though they can't vote, they can still affect change in the world. Halpin offers readers a way to channel their energy--and frustration--into action.
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Contents
Introduction
YOU CAN SO CHANGE THE WORLD • WHY PEOPLE BECOME ACTIVISTS • ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE • CHOOSING YOUR CAUSE • DO YOUR RESEARCH • HOW THIS BOOK WORKS • A FEW MORE THINGS
Helping Animals
THE ISSUES • BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER • MAKE YOUR HOME A CRUELTY-FREE ZONE • REFUSE DISSECTION • MAKE AN ANIMAL RESEARCH COLLEGE GUIDE • VOLUNTEER AT A SHELTER • BE AN ACTIVE CITIZEN FOR LOCAL ANIMALS • START A PAWS CHAPTER IN YOUR TOWN • SHAKIRA'S STORY • EMMA'S STORY • THE 5-MINUTE ACTIVIST • RESOURCES
Fighting Racism
THE ISSUES • TEST YOURSELF FOR BIAS • PLAN A "RACE MATTERS" MOVIE NIGHT • WHAT IF YOUR FAMILY IS RACIST? • INVITE A SPEAKER TO YOUR SCHOOL • MOBILIZE AGAINST HATE GROUPS BY WRITING A LETTER TO THE EDITOR • OTHER WAYS TO FIGHT RACISM • CHIKA'S STORY • EMMANUEL'S STORY • THE 5-MINUTE ACTIVIST • RESOURCES
Saving the Environment
THE ISSUES • MEASURE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT • GIVE YOUR HOUSE AN ENVIRONMENTAL MAKEOVER • START AN ENVIRONMENTAL MAILING LIST • FIND OUT IF YOUR SCHOOL SPENDS MORE ON ENERGY THAN ON YOU • CHECK YOUR COMMUNITY WATER QUALITY • IDENTIFY LOCAL POLLUTERS • ADAM'S STORY • DAVID'S STORY • THE 5-MINUTE ACTIVIST • RESOURCES
Ending War
THE ISSUES • PUT UP A PEACE POSTER • INTERVIEW A VETERAN OF WAR • ORGANIZE A TEACH-IN AT YOUR SCHOOL • START A FAITH-BASED PEACE COALITION • GO TO A BIG PROTEST • ANA'S STORY • HANNAH'S STORY • THE 5-MINUTE ACTIVIST • RESOURCES
Fighting the Spread of HIV/AIDS
THE ISSUES • GET TESTED • FIGHT FOR COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION • GET LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SIGN AN ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PLEDGE • OTHER ACTIVISM IDEAS • LAURA'S STORY • HENRY'S STORY • THE 5-MINUTE ACTIVIST • RESOURCES
Stopping School Violence and Bullying
THE ISSUES • MAKE AN ANTI-VIOLENCE CONTRACT WITH YOUR PARENTS • DISTRIBUTE A FLYER ABOUT THE WARNING SIGNS OF POSSIBLE SCHOOL VIOLENCE • CREATE A BULLY BOX • CONNECT WITH AN AT-RISK YOUTH • BRITT'S STORY • MISSY'S STORY • RESOURCES
Defending Women's Rights
THE ISSUES • LEARN ABOUT FEMINIST HISTORY • DISCUSS FEMINISM WITH SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER GENERATION • SPEAK OUT ABOUT DATING VIOLENCE • FIND OUT IF YOUR SCHOOL IS TITLE IX COMPLIANT • HAVE A LETTER-WRITING PARTY TO FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS • SARA'S STORY • ERICA'S STORY • THE 5-MINUTE ACTIVIST • RESOURCES
Protecting Civil Rights and Civil Liberty
THE ISSUES • FIND OUT WHAT DATA THE GOVERNMENT HAS ON FILE ABOUT YOU • START AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PAPER • DO AN ART PROJECT ABOUT SURVEILLANCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY • HOST A VIDEO SCREENING ABOUT THE FOURTH AMENDMENT • ASHLEY'S STORY • ALAN'S STORY • RESOURCES
Promoting Tolerance Toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth
THE ISSUES • TALK TO YOUR PARENTS ABOUT AN LGBTQ ISSUE IN THE NEWS • START A GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE AT YOUR SCHOOL • ASSESS WHETHER YOUR SCHOOL IS SAFE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH • MAKE A VOTER GUIDE • SARAH'S STORY • STACEY'S STORY • RESOURCES
Acknowledgments
General Activism Resources
Sources used in writing this book
