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Why take action? Because you could get free stuff.
What kind of free stuff? Stuff which will strengthen your committment to liberty and improve your activism.
For instance, attendees of the Leadership Institute's Youth Leadership School (YLS) have repeated chances throughout the training to win free books from the Read to Lead list. That list includes a number of great titles:
- The Seven Fat Years
by Robert Bartley - The Law
by Frederic Bastiat - Up from Liberalism
by William F. Buckley, Jr. - Selected Writings and Speeches of Edmund Burke collected
by Dr. Peter Stanlis - Suicide of the West
by James Burnham - Witness
by Whittaker Chambers - Ronald Reagan
by Dinesh D'Souza - Advise and Consent
by Allen Drury - The Theme Is Freedom
by M. Stanton Evans - Capitalism and Freedom
by Milton Friedman - Conscience of a Conservative
by Barry Goldwater - The Road to Serfdom
by F. A. Hayek - The Fatal Conceit
by F. A. Hayek - Economics in One Lesson
by Henry Hazlitt - Dedication and Leadership
by Douglas Hyde - Modern Times
by Paul Johnson - The Conservative Mind
by Dr. Russell Kirk - Liberty and Tyranny
by Mark Levin - The Rise of Radicalism
by Eugene Methvin - Defense of Freedom
by Frank Meyer - What Is Conservatism?
by Frank Meyer - Atlas Shrugged
by Ayn Rand - Plunkitt of Tammany Hall
by William Riordon - Knowledge and Decisions
by Thomas Sowell - The New Right: We're Ready To Lead
by Richard Viguerie - Ideas Have Consequences
by Richard Weaver
I'm personally a big fan of Economics in One Lesson -- reading it was my first introduction to the basic principles of Austrian economics, as well as the problems associated with government intervention in the economy.
The possibility of getting these books is just one example, however, of the many benefits of activism. This is the final post in a series of no less than 36 benefits of activism -- activism which you can do right on your campus. Take a look at the other 35:
1. Local media attention
2. State-wide media attention
3. National media attention
4. Attracting the attention of college donors
5. Expand your club membership
6. Expand your club leadership
7. Raise funds for your club
8. Raise awareness about an issue on campus
9. Get class credit
10. Bolster your resume
11. Make contacts within the conservative/liberty movement
12. Pave the way to an ideal internship
13. Get a great summer job
14. Get a great job after college
15. Work with local organizations
16. Expose a leftist abuse
17. Combat a leftist abuse
18. Counter left-wing indoctrination
19. Help a friend
20. Hurt an enemy
21. Start a career in activism
22. Meet potential local donors
23. Meet new people at college
24. Fun and enjoyment
25. Make student government truly representative
26. Get access to free training
27. Travel the country
28. Get new media experience
29. Meet famous people
30. Learn how to write direct mail
31. Attend national conferences
32. Force people to pay attention to your cause
33. Demoralize the opposition
34. Take away media attention from left-wing activism
35. Energize your side
2. State-wide media attention
3. National media attention
4. Attracting the attention of college donors
5. Expand your club membership
6. Expand your club leadership
7. Raise funds for your club
8. Raise awareness about an issue on campus
9. Get class credit
10. Bolster your resume
11. Make contacts within the conservative/liberty movement
12. Pave the way to an ideal internship
13. Get a great summer job
14. Get a great job after college
15. Work with local organizations
16. Expose a leftist abuse
17. Combat a leftist abuse
18. Counter left-wing indoctrination
19. Help a friend
20. Hurt an enemy
21. Start a career in activism
22. Meet potential local donors
23. Meet new people at college
24. Fun and enjoyment
25. Make student government truly representative
26. Get access to free training
27. Travel the country
28. Get new media experience
29. Meet famous people
30. Learn how to write direct mail
31. Attend national conferences
32. Force people to pay attention to your cause
33. Demoralize the opposition
34. Take away media attention from left-wing activism
35. Energize your side
Sounds good, no? So review Campus Reforms helpful resources, activism ideas, and publicity guide to get started in your activism today! Join or start a group on your campus, and don't forget to contact Campus Reform staff if you need any assistance.
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