50 Ways You Can Help Obama Change America - with ProgressNow's Michael Huttner

Progress Now’s MICHAEL HUTTNER
50 WAYS YOU CAN HELP OBAMA CHANGE AMERICA

7:30 PM

The 2008 presidential election was historic in that it reflected Americans’ overwhelming call for change in the United States. Now, the millions of people who worked hard to elect Barack Obama are asking themselves, “What’s next? How do we keep the momentum going?” 50 Ways You Can Help Obama Change America by Michael Huttner and Jason Salzman answers those questions.

From using public transportation, planting a garden, and making a YouTube video to joining the Peace Corps, testifying at a public hearing, and even running for local office, 50 Ways You Can Help Obama Change America offers concrete actions to inspire readers to get involved. The book also contains tips about how to use cell phones, text messaging, blogging, and social networking for change.

In his inauguration speech, President Obama said, “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.” Americans who want to do what it takes see a progressive agenda succeed will find an invaluable resource guide in 50 Ways You Can Help Obama Change America.

“This up-to-date guide for the hands-on activist is a must-have blueprint for every supporter who answered Barack Obama’s phrase, `Fired up,’ with `Ready to go!”
–Markos Moulitsas Zúniga, Founder, Daily Kos

“Obama is an opportunity, not our solution. He’ll succeed in Washington only if we the people get organized, hit the streets, and demand change. This book explains how you can do your part.”
–Ben Cohen, Co-Founder, Ben and Jerry’s

“The last election was merely a first step. We must now bring that same enthusiasm and determination to bear in order to get our country back on the right track. This book is a road map for anyone looking to make a difference.”
–Senator Russ Feingold

“Electing Barack Obama to the presidency is the beginning of the journey, not the end. The real agenda is not to have a Democrat in the White House but to give ordinary Americans some say again. Huttner and Salzman show how we can do that.”
–Governor Howard Dean

“Barack Obama made public service `cool.’ 50 Ways will help make it effective. Whatever your personal call to service, 50 Ways has the resources you need to make a difference.”
–Christine Pelosi, Campaign Boot Camp: 
Basic Training for Future Leaders

“During his campaign, Obama empowered all of us to take part in initiating change, and it’s imperative that we keep that momentum going by involving the next generation. This book is a great resource to encourage young people to embrace their civic responsibilities.”
–Jessica Alba


Michael Huttner is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ProgressNow, a network of state-based online organizations. In 2003, Huttner started ProgressNow in the back of his Denver law firm with his list of 600 e-mail addresses.The 12 ProgressNow partner states’ combined membership now exceeds 2 million individuals.