Join the Library and East City Bookshop fo r a rich discussion about the state of democracy in the United States and the personal actions we can take to preserve democracy in our country. In conversation with Ali Vitali of NBC News\, authors Sami Sage and Emily Ami ck will discuss their new book Democracy in Retrograde \;leav ing you with new actions you can take as a citizen. \;
\nCopies of the book will be available for sale and signing\, and a limited number will be available as giveaways courtesy of the DC Public Library Foundatio n.
\nFor reasonable accommodations\, please contact the Center f or Accessibility at 202-727-2142 or DCPLaccess@dc.gov. \;
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\nA whip- smart combo of self-help and political manifesto that is perfect for anyon e who wants to save our democracy but doesn&rsquo\;t know where to start.< /p>\n
In today&rsquo\;s political climate\, it&rsquo\;s hard not to get
discouraged. Isolated\, doom scrolling\, lacking a sense of purpose or com
munity...it&rsquo\;s easy to become overwhelmed by the dire state of Ameri
can democracy and do nothing\, because why try when the odds are never in
our favor?
At this fragile moment in history\, Emily Amick\, lawyer a
nd former counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer\, alongside
\;New York Times \;bestselling author and Betches Media cofounder Sami
Sage\, want to reframe civic engagement as a form of self-care: an assert
ion of one&rsquo\;s values and self-respect. This book is not just about v
oting\, but about claiming your singular place in your country and communi
ty.
Using real stories of regular citizens who have made a difference
\, \;Democracy in Retrograde \;is a choose-your-own-adventure map
to civic engagement that&rsquo\;s tailored to your values\, skills\, passi
ons\, resources\, and time. Whether you have only a few hours to spare or
are ready to make a lifetime commitment\, Amick and Sage show you how to m
ake changes big and small that matter.
Democracy in Retrograde \;
will help you learn about much more than just political action. This book
will provide a new lens through which to see yourself: a new and powerful
light which bridges the personal and the political. In the words of Joan B
aez\, action is the antidote to despair\, and with this helpful guide\, ev
en if Mercury is in retrograde\, our democracy doesn&rsquo\;t have to be.<
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\nSami Sage is a cofounder and chief brand officer of Betches Media\, and established the brand&rsquo\;s politics and activism vertical \;Betch es News. She also hosts the award-winning daily news podcast \;The Mor ning Announcements.
\nEmily Amick \;is a lawyer\, journalist\, a nd political analyst who served as counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. She created @EmilyinYourPhone to give people her insider insight into the political process and help them find ways they can take action.< /p>\n
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\nAli Vitali is a Capitol Hill Correspondent for NBC News. S he covered the 2016 and 2020 presidential contests from primary to inaugur ation&mdash\;on the ground and with the candidates&mdash\;as well as the 2 018 and 2022 midterms\, from across the country and in the nation&rsquo\;s capital.
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