Christopher Kush

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Christopher Kush is a nationally recognized expert in grassroots advocacy and has trained tens of thousands of advocates to fight for the issues they believe in.  As CEO of Soapbox Consulting, Christopher Kush has trained thousands of citizens from all over the United States to effectively influence Congress, state, and local governments. He has trained advocates from the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Goodwill, Easter Seals, United Way and dozens of others.

Mr. Kush has appeared on National Public Radio, ABC and Fox-news affiliates, C-SPAN’s “Book TV,” and in U.S. News & World ReportThe Los Angeles Times, and on the Sirius Satellite Radio Network.    His company, Soapbox Consulting, Inc., helps establish productive in-person relationships between its client members, elected officials, and the news media through strategic Lobby Days, Fly-Ins, Interactive Training, and Key Contact Programs.

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About the book:

The One-Hour Activist
The 15 Most Powerful Actions You Can Take
to Fight for the Issues and Candidates You Care About

(Jossey Bass, 2004)

No matter what your political persuasion, this book is your guide to influencing lawmakers, candidates, and reporters.  The One-Hour Activist reveals fifteen powerful, proven grassroots actions that persuade lawmakers and candidates to see things your way.  Each action is designed to grab the attention of your representatives and build relationships that serve your issues over the long run.  And each action takes less than an hour to complete, so you can make a difference without giving up your life! The One-Hour Activist is packed with insider advice from elected officials, professional organizers, lobbyists, and journalists who share state-of-the-art tips for getting your message across.

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Speaking Topics:

  • Interactive Advocacy Training
  • Interactive Capitol Hill Preparation (with Lobby Day contracts)
  • Grassroots Games (regional trainings for intermediate to advanced advocates)
  • Train-the-Trainer (for regional coordinators and state-level grassroots organizers)
  • Legislative Recess Training (with Grassroots Moptivation programs)