The Empowered Citizens Guide: 10 Steps to Passing a Law That Matters to You

For years, Pat Libby has been teaching everyday citizens how to pass laws. Most of them knew next to nothing about the legislative process when they got started, yet many surprised themselves by passing a law on their first try. The Empowered Citizens Guide provides an easy, 10-step framework that breaks down the legislative process into bite-sized pieces. For those who are passionate about creating change in their communities, cities, or states this book provides a simple recipe to make a difference.

Libby provides an explanation of terms related to advocacy and lobbying as well as the legal rules for public charities that want to lobby. A detailed overview of the ten steps is illustrated by a real-life example of how a mother, whose son's addiction was fueled by over-the-counter drugs, fought alongside a few friends to pass a law that addressed a root of the problem. The Empowered Citizens Guide is the perfect text for those who want to create meaningful change.

Author: Pat Libby
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.30w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780197601631
ISBN10: 0197601634
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | American Government | Legislative Branch
- Law | Legal Profession
- Political Science | Public Policy | General

About the Author

Pat Libby is one of the nation's leading experts on citizen lobbying campaigns. A long-time nonprofit leader and recovering academic, she is author of both The Lobbying Strategy Handbook, and Cases in Nonprofit Management. Pat has made it her mission to teach people how to create change through the
legislative process. She is also the founder of the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego.