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Citizen Power: A Mandate for Change
LC Class
JK271 .G728 2008

Citizen Power: A Mandate for Change is a 2008 book on

National Initiative, is also detailed greatly. Ralph Nader introduces the former senator in a foreword
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Cover of the 1972 edition.

The book is a reissue and revision of Citizen Power: A People's Platform, which was authored by Gravel and published in 1972 by

Nixon administration regarding the Pentagon Papers and the Vietnam War.[3] It discussed not just Nixon and Vietnam, but also issues such as the environment, energy policy, taxation policy, governmental reform, and health care and other socio-economic matters, and Gravel's proposed solutions to them.[3][4] The book's focus was on the benefits that would come with greater citizen participation in government, and its proposal for a constitutional amendment to permit enactment of federal laws by public referendum would presage much of Gravel's future political efforting.[4]

The 2008 edition also expands on ideas that he has been able to realize when he was off the scene of American politics for more than two decades. Gravel also points out that some of his views on issues from the 1970s are still relevant in the 21st century, and still play a part in modern society. He also on some issues points out that his opinion was naïve, and expands on what he currently believes the actual answer should be. Finally, he describes the process Americans can undertake to become empowered as lawmakers in partnership with their elected legislators.[1]

Gravel explicitly used

his 2008 presidential campaign to promote the release of the book, even after switching from the Democratic Party to Libertarian Party in March 2008.[5]

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 978-1434343154
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  2. ISBN 0030914655
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  3. ^
    OnTheIssues.org
    . Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  4. ^
    Salon
    . Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  5. ^ Sarah Elkins (2008-03-31). "Maverick Mike". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 2008-05-06. Retrieved 2008-04-01.

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