Preface.Acknowledgments.The Author.Introduction: Democracy in Action.Part One: Gather Information and Strategize.ACTION 1: Learn How Grassroots Advocacy Works.ACTION 2: Pick Your Issues and Your Angle.ACTION 3: Identify Your Representatives.ACTION 4: Join an Interest Group.ACTION 5: Create a Legislative Agenda.ACTION 6: Analyze a Bill.ACTION 7: Conduct Opposition Research.Part Two: Contact Your Elected Officials.ACTION 8: Write an Effective Letter.ACTION 9: Send a Powerful E-Mail.ACTION 10: Make a Compelling Phone Call.ACTION 11: Persuade Others to Act.Part Three: Get Involved with Elections.ACTION 12: Get Out the Vote.ACTION 13: Contribute Money to Candidates Who Support Your Cause.Part Four: Work the News Media.ACTION 14: Start a Press Clippings File.ACTION 15: Write a Letter to the Editor.Part Five: Super-Powerful Actions That Take a Little More Time.ACTION 16: Have a Face-to-Face Meeting with Your Representative.ACTION 17: Testify at a Public Hearing.ACTION 18: Participate in a Protest.ACTION 19: Volunteer for a Political Campaign.ACTION 20: Pitch a News Story or Interview.It's Time for Action!