TY  - BOOK
TI  - Faith in action: a guide for activists, advocates, and allies
SN  - 9781506432564
AV  - E 169.12 .F33 2017
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Minneapolis, MN
PB  - Fortress Press
KW  - Social problems
KW  - United States
KW  - Social justice
KW  - Social movements
KW  - Social action
KW  - Protest movements
KW  - Political participation
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Church and social problems
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-161); We're all immigrants -- Are we post-racial? -- Native land -- Water -- LGBTQIA equality -- Ableism -- White supremacy -- Life for native peoples -- Sexual violence -- Transgender equality -- The gender wage gap -- Equality and equity -- Native peoples' rights -- Women in government -- Contributions of immigrants -- Bullying of LGBTQIA youth -- Mental health -- Women in poverty -- Prison industrial complex -- War on drugs -- Race and incarceration -- Black Lives Matter -- Climate change -- Path to citizenship -- Environmental regulation -- Living with a disability -- The geography of race -- Economics of education -- Environmental justice -- Causes of disability -- Health care -- Guides: Choosing an organization to support or join ; Contacting your representatives ; Showing up for the first time in an activist space ; Participating in your first protest
N2  - More than 100 things you can do to make a difference. Faith in Action offers quick dives into a range of topics, from racial justice to environmental concerns, from LGBTQIA equality to Native people's rights, from women's equality to disability rights, from mass incarceration to immigration. Each topic includes informative visuals and data, as well as practical suggestions for what you can do to make a difference in your community. Created by contributors with varied experiences in activism, faith, policy, and social change, Faith in Action will deepen your perspectives on important issues. This book will give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make a real impact -- to step out into the world and be an activist, advocate, and ally. Faith in Action is the book for you if you are ready to make a real difference"--Back cover
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