In Good Hands: Remarkable Female Politicians from Around the World Who Showed Up, Spoke Out and Made Change
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In Good Hands: Remarkable Female Politicians from Around the World Who Showed Up, Spoke Out and Made Change
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Overview
Stephanie MacKendrick, a former journalist now dedicated to women’s career advancement, believes the time for women in political leadership is now. Judging by the recent wave of activism that developed into a flood of women seeking elected office, she’s not alone.
MacKendrick has created a one-of-kind insider’s guide for young women interested in joining this movement and becoming part of the political system. It explores everything from what to expect in a campaign, to how to deal with the inevitable challenges, to why it’s worth it to run. It combines uplifting stories of women who have run for office with practical strategies for doing so.
Perfect as both a cover-to-cover read and a reference tool, the text is divided into three parts: first, engaging profiles that include the personal advice and encouragement of 19 women who have run for office across the political spectrum, around the world and at all levels of politics, from Michelle Wu, past president of the Boston City Council, to Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand; second, a detailed twelve-step campaign plan with advice on developing the qualities needed to run; and third, a collection of articles, books and organizations to help eager readers learn more. Also included is a foreword by Anne Moses, founder and president of IGNITE.
Offering equal parts inspiration and information, this unique guidebook is just the thing to help young women transform “I’ll think about it” into “I’ll do it!”
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781525300356 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Kids Can Press |
| Publication date: | 04/21/2020 |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Sales rank: | 701,320 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d) |
| Lexile: | 1090L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 14 - 17 Years |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Foreword Anne Moses of IGNITE 7
What's Inside? 9
Introduction: A Matter of Confidence 12
Part 1 The Journey
Michelle Stilwell - When the Impossible Becomes "No Obstacle" Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly, Canada 18
Kyrsten Sinema - From Homelessness to Capitol Hill Senator representing Arizona, United States 25
Juliana Lunguzi - Dare to Make Change Former Member of Parliament representing Dedza East, Malawi 32
Catherine McKenna - She's No "Climate Barbie" Member of Parliament representing Ottawa Centre, Canada 37
Michelle Wu - The Unexpected Path to Politics Member-at-large and past president, city council of Boston, United States 43
Mala Lattouf - There Are No Camel Taxis Minister of social development, Jordan 51
Kim Campbell - Breaking Barriers with No Regrets Former prime minister of Canada 58
Jacinda Ardern - Putting the Blaze in Trailblazing Prime minister, New Zealand 66
Kirsten Gillibrand - Wanted: Full-Time Dragon Slayer Senator representing New York, United States 73
Stav Shaffir - Corruption Stands No Chance Member of the Knesset, Israel 80
Jaime Herrera Beutler - Standing Up, Standing Out U.S. representative, Washington, United States 88
Rona Ambrose - Be Authentic, Be Bold Former leader of the Opposition and leader of the Conservative Party of Canada 94
Jenny Durkan - Intrepid Change Agent Mayor of Seattle, United States 103
Jo Swinson - Run Early, Run Hard Former Member of Parliament, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, United Kingdom 113
Beth Fukumoto - Political Courage in the Moment of Truth Member of Hawaii House of Representatives, United States 119
Shaharzad Akbar - a Leap of Faith Senior advisor to the president and high development councils, Afghanistan 128
Erin Moran - Young and Unstoppable Board trustee, Waunakee village, Wisconsin, United States 140
Eva Aariak - One Woman, One Mission Former premier of Nunavut territory, Canada 147
Cori Bush - What Makes Cori Run? Candidate and former candidate for U.S. Congress, United States 155
Part 2 The Playbook
Section 1.0 Getting Yourself Prepared 164
Setting Realistic Expectations
Assessing Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Making a Personal Support Plan
Developing Resiliency
Using Emotions to Help You
Training for Combat
Building Confidence: From "Who, Me?" to "Why Not Me?"
Getting a Hand Up - Finding Mentors to Guide You
Finding Your Passion - What Drives You?
Volunteering - Get Involved!
Communicating with Skill
Section 2.0 Getting Started - Your 12-Step Campaign Plan Workbook 203
Assess and Build Your Support System
Identify the Issues That Matter Most to You
Learn the Local Rules and Regulations
Consider Your Funding
Learn About the Office and Jurisdiction
Learn About the Voters
Learn About the Political VIPs
Assemble Your Team
Build Your Campaign Platform
Frame Your Core Messages
Handle the Finances
Write Your Campaign Plan
Part 3 The Deep Dive
I Finding Support and Learning How: Organizations Supporting Women Candidates 230
II Essential Information 232
III Campaign Basics: Learning the Ropes 235
IV Campaign Costs: Raising and Handling Campaign Funds 236
V Books and Articles That Inspire and Inform
VI Live Viewing of Government Proceedings 238
Sources 239