"In the same easy-to-read style as 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth and other Earthworks ""classics,"" this book offers specific steps to reclaim democracy and restore a balance of political power in the U.S. From simple things (why bumper stickers count) to more committed ones (become a precinct ""captain!),"" this small volume encourages progressive readers to stand up for their ""values,"" strengthen the bonds that unite ""them,"" reclaim patriotism and ""faith,"" and build truly democratic communities."