Represent : the woman's guide to running for office & changing the world

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Represent : the woman's guide to running for office & changing the world

Author:

Raphael, June Diane author.

ISBN:

9781523502974

Physical Description:

xvii, 238 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Contents:

A letter from June and Kate --Introduction --Chapter One. Why is it important that more women run for office? --Chapter two. Doesn't someone have to nominate me? --Chapter three. Am I qualified to run for office? --Chapter four. Why am I running? --Chapter five. Where am I running, for God's sake? --Chapter six. But there are some requirements, right? --Chapter seven. When do I tell people I'm running for office? Spoiler alert: The answer is today --Chapter eight. Who is going to help me? --Chapter nine. Do I need to raise a shit ton of money? --Chapter ten. What about those pesky nudes I took? And other questions about my life on the internet --Chapter eleven. What do I wear? --Chapter twelve. But seriously, how will this work in my real life? Part one --Chapter thirteen. But seriously, how will this work in my real life? Part deux --Chapter fourteen. The holy bible --Chapter fifteen. How do I support other women? --Goodbye from June and Kate --Resources. Do not skip this --Do not skip this either.

Subject Term:

Women political candidates -- United States.

Women -- Political activity -- United States.

Political campaigns -- United States.

Politics, Practical -- United States.

Elections -- United States.

Added Author:

Black, Kate (Writer on government policy),

Summary:

A road map, tool kit, workbook, and organizer, Represent is chock-full of the essential knowledge that any potential woman candidate needs to know. Covers all the nuts and bolts of running for office, from filing and signature-gathering, to fundraising, managing social media, and harnessing the power of your supporters. With checklists, infographics, profiles of well-known women politicians, plus wisdom and advice from elected women across the United States.

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"Over the last few years we've seen a remarkable surge of women running for office, and even better, winning. Running takes courage, passion, and commitment, but it also takes books like this. June and Kate have created a wonderful resource for women as they think about taking the leap."--Hillary Rodham Clinton

Turn "can I do this?" into "yes, I can!"

Join the growing wave of women leaders with Represent , an energetic, interactive, and inspiring step-by-step guide showing how to run for the approximately 500,000 elected offices in the US. Written with humor and honesty by writer, comedian, actress, and activist June Diane Raphael and Kate Black, former chief of staff at EMILY's list, Represent is structured around a 21-point document called "I'm Running for Office: The Checklist." Doubling as a workbook, Represent covers it all, from the nuts and bolts of where to run, fundraising, and filing deadlines, to issues like balancing family and campaigning, managing social media and how running for office can work in your real life. With infographics, profiles of women politicians, and wisdom and advice from women in office, this is a must-own for any woman thinking of joining the pink wave.

Author Notes

June Diane Raphael is an actress, comedian, screenwriter, producer, podcaster, and most recently activist. She is currently starring in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie as Brianna, Jane Fonda's entrepreneurial daughter; she also has a supporting role in the forthcoming film Flarsky (February 2019). She has appeared in dozens of films and television shows and is a veteran of Upright Citizens Brigade. Together with her husband, Paul Scheer, she hosts the popular podcast How Did This Get Made? She is the mother of two children and lives in Los Angeles.

Kate Black is currently a policy advisor in the federal government and formerly the Chief of Staff and Vice President of Research at EMILY's List, the largest resource for women in politics. She served as Executive Director of American Women, a nonpartisan research organization working to uplift the voices of women and the issues they care about. She has helped elect candidates up and down the ballot and across the country. Committed to bringing change in her community, she cofounded a free salary negotiation program for 15,000 women with the City of DC, AAUW, and the Younger Women's Task Force. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and son.

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

In this eminently practical and relentlessly encouraging guide, actress and comedian Raphael and EMILY's List consultant Black lay out a road map for women considering running for office. Their plan centers on a 21-point checklist that takes readers through identifying which office would allow them to address the problems they care about, choosing a fund-raising goal, and determining how to best manage their online histories. Six relatable composites of potential candidates, complete with cartoon headshots--including a Native nurse, a millennial barista, a veteran, and an Asian-American news anchor--give voice to common concerns. The authors take down the idea of not being qualified through a refrain of "men are not waiting," a plethora of profiles of and quotations from women in politics, and an affirmation that "your experience is your expertise" and the only qualification needed is a desire to create change. They lift up the importance of diverse leadership and turn "we need you" into a mantra to encourage immediate action and claiming "a seat at the table." They also pack an incredible amount of information into a friendly, cool, and highly graphical workbook-style format. This is an indispensable resource for women with any interest in public service; its advice is a powerful bridge from vague dreams to making them happen. (Sept.)

Booklist Review

There are more women running for office now than any other time in U.S. history. When actress and activist Raphael tipped her hat into the ring, she realized there was not a guide for women on navigating political waters. She paired with Black, a policy adviser and former chief of staff for Emily's List, the largest resource for women in politics, to write just such a guide. Represent centers around a 21-point document called I'm Running for Office: The Checklist, covering everything from where to run and how to fundraise to how to realistically work running for office into your life. Each chapter walks readers through a point on the checklist. In between chapters, the authors interview female politicians, such as Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi. The book includes many valuable resources, such as a list of organizations in each state that help women who are entering politics. This timely, step-by-step guide will appeal to women of all ages who are considering a political career.--Jennifer Adams Copyright 2010 Booklist

Library Journal Review

Actress Raphael (Grace and Frankie) and policy adviser Black not only encourage women to run for office in this part roadmap, park toolkit, part workbook, they also provide the nuts and bolts for how to do it, from detailing various government positions (e.g., school districts, municipal, state) and the kind of staff needed to launch a campaign (e.g., legal adviser, field director) to tips for creating the perfect pitch and raising funds. Sprinkled throughout are brief profiles of successful female politicians who overcame the odds--today women represent 23 percent of Congress and less than 28 percent of state legislatures--to win an election. VERDICTApproachable and practical, this volume will be an indispensable resource for women considering a political run. For all library collections.

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