Use the Power You Have : A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change

Jayapal, Pramila

ISBN 10: 1620971437 / ISBN 13: 9781620971437

Published by New Press, The, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Use the Power You Have : A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change
• Publisher: New Press, The
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620971437
• ISBN 13: 9781620971437
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.5 pounds

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Synopsis

Washington's progressive champion explains how we can achieve a truly inclusive America that works for all of us

In November 2016, Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Indian American woman to serve in that role. Two years later, the "fast-rising Democratic star and determined critic of President Donald Trump," according to Politico's Playbook 2017 "Power List," won reelection with more votes than any other member of the House. Jayapal, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, proved her progressive bonafides when she introduced the most comprehensive Medicare-for-all bill to Congress in February.

Behind the story of Jayapal's rise to political prominence lie over two decades of devoted advocacy on behalf of immigrants and progressive causes―and years of learning how to turn activism into public policy that serves all Americans. Use the Power You Have is Jayapal's account of the path from sixteen-year-old Indian immigrant to grassroots activist, state senator, and now progressive powerhouse in Washington, DC.

Written with passion and insight, Use the Power You Have offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration for a new generation of engaged citizens interested in fighting back and making change, whether in Washington or in their own communities.

About the Author

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal represents Washington's 7th District, which encompasses most of Seattle and surrounding areas. The first Indian American woman in the House of Representatives, Jayapal has spent nearly thirty years working internationally and domestically as an advocate for women's, immigrant, civil, and human rights. The author of Use the Power You Have (The New Press), she lives in Seattle, Washington.