Court, an advocate who has organized successful ballot campaigns and reform initiatives, offers step-by-step instructions for progressives to creating political and economic change using anger, rather than hope, to fuel it. He argues that public opinion is the most powerful force in the world, that Americans need to understand how special interest groups and politicians play on their fears and distract them, that the majority of Americans do want changes to health care, financial regulation, and better energy options, and that politicians rarely lead but follow the public instead. He details the stories of progressive successes and the tactics used, including the campaigns of his group, Consumer Watchdog, as well as ways to use the Internet and social media and ballot measures to make change happen. There is no index. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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