Jason Timothy Stephens Libros

As author of Citizen Power in 1971, Senator Mike Gravel determined that much of what he wrote then is apropos in America today; hence, the release of Citizen Power: A Mandate for Change that reflects the accuracy of his evaluation of problems then, his current position on a number of issues facing America now, and the process that Americans can undertake to become empowered as lawmakers in partnership with their elected officials. Most chapters of Citizen Power: A Mandate for Change present material from the original book, as well as new information and revised positions. The exceptions are Chapter 2: The National Initiative, and Chapter 7: The War on Drugs. All other chapters cover similar topics in both books, but with the senator's fresh insights for today's world. Each chapter ends with how the National Initiative, once enacted, could help solve the problems presented in that chapter. The Table of Contents is as follows: Chapter 1 Now It's the Citizen's Turn Chapter 2 The National Initiative Chapter 3 America's Failure in Education Chapter 4 Tax Reform The Fair Tax Chapter 5 The Health Security System Chapter 6 National Environmental & Energy Policy Chapter 7 The War on Drugs Chapter 8 Crime & Punishment Chapter 9 The Shroud of Secrecy Chapter 10 American Imperialism Chapter 11 Global Governance Chapter 12 Who Stole the American Dream?

Six years after he met Mark Kreider, his first gay friend, Kane Yamada and his wife, Julie, operate Pacific Lights, a refuge for street youth in Hollywood. Julie Tokishi was Kane's college sweetheart and lived through the Mark Kreider months with Kane as related in Jason Timothy Stephens' first book, In Hawthorn Park. Pacific Lights serves all youth arriving there, but is specifically gay friendly. This gay orientation makes the home the target of homophobic television evangelist, the Reverend Harry Hursh. As Kane battles to save Pacific Lights from the clutches of Hursh, he comes to rely on the services of journalist, Jeremy Sherwood. The relationship between Jeremy, Kane, and Julie, as well as the criminally depraved machinations of Harry Hursh, form the basis for this tumultuous second novel, On Los Lunas Way. Once again, Stephens lays bare the catastrophic results of prejudice and hatred. This time the hate emanates, not from a group of misguided college boys, but from a powerful religious figure and his minions. Pacific Lights may survive and prosper, but not before untold pain and grief strike its founders. Meanwhile, Jeremy Sherwood is confirmed in his role as crusading journalist, out to strike down the high and mighty, and avenge a tragedy in his own past as well.